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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $17,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,136

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $16,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,780 $21,585
Base Invoice $38,027 $19,943
All-weather floor mats 75 45
Convenience Package   1,055
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 66 36
Convenience Package   906
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 75 1,920
Options (change) 66 1,598
Destination 895 595
Total Price $41,750 $24,100
Total Invoice $38,988 $22,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,461
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-16
Total Price$41,750$24,100
Adjustments for Features-8,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,765$24,100
Total Invoice$38,988$22,136
Adjustments for Features-8,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,597$22,136

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,805$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in91.7 in
Length197.1 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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