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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: $32,745

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,912

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $30,065
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $28,427
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650  
Navigation system 795    
Package 202A 3,225    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,205
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler     350
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619  
Navigation system 755    
Package 202A 3,064    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 72
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,138
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 4,745 725 1,845
Options (change) 4,509 690 1,650
Destination 945 945 835
Total Price $39,090 $42,970 $32,745
Total Invoice $37,351 $41,077 $30,912

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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: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,055
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$39,090$42,970$32,745
Adjustments for Features-2,495-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,595$37,510$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0
Total Invoice$37,351$41,077$30,912
Adjustments for Features-2,384-5,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,967$35,858$30,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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
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 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$7,955$10,920$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-5,2190

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

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in90.9 in
Length198.3 in154.1 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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