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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: $36,070

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $34,425 $35,750
Blind spot warning system 595 595    
Navigation system 795 795    
Cargo tray 115 115 60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90 90
Rear spoiler     350 350
Cargo net     50 50
Door sill trim plates     150 150
Blind spot warning system 519 519    
Navigation system 694 694    
Cargo tray 99 99 48 48
All-weather floor mats 66 66 72 72
Rear spoiler     280 280
Cargo net     40 40
Door sill trim plates     120 120
Options (change) 1,580 1,580 700 700
Options (change) 1,378 1,378 560 560
Destination 895 895 945 945
Total Price $40,575 $44,150 $36,070 $37,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,073
Model Year2014201420202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$40,575$44,150$36,070$37,395
Adjustments for Features-6,785-7,810-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$36,340$33,720$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$3,675

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

Model Year2014201420202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSportRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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 retractable rear window  $350 
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 $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable roof section  $2000 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,630$10,655$5,195$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,785$7,810$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,321-7,277-980

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

Model Year20142020
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in90.9 in
Length197.1 in154.1 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft34.5 ft3

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