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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: $27,640

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,348

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $22,568 $24,654
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Cargo net     40 40
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 60 60
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Cargo net     32 32
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 75 75 2,645 465
Options (change) 66 66 2,220 372
Destination 895 895 560 560
Total Price $39,070 $42,645 $27,640 $27,725
Total Invoice $36,489 $39,823 $25,348 $25,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,369
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6365hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$39,070$42,645$27,640$27,725
Adjustments for Features-5,110-6,38500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,960$36,260$27,640$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0$85
Total Invoice$36,489$39,823$25,348$25,586
Adjustments for Features-4,772-5,96200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,717$33,861$25,348$25,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,144$0$238

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

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,130$11,405$5,020$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$6,385$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,772-5,96200

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,442 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 Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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