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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: $23,890

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $20,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,002

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $20,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $22,435
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $20,726
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 71 71 60
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 75 75 895
Options (change) 71 71 716
Destination 945 945 560
Total Price $44,520 $53,990 $23,890
Total Invoice $42,559 $51,603 $22,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,731
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-16
Total Price$44,520$53,990$23,890
Adjustments for Features-11,325-19,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$34,940$23,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$42,559$51,603$22,002
Adjustments for Features-10,826-18,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,733$33,395$22,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$0

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

Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $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  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
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 system $600 
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,445$23,170$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,325$19,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,826-18,2080

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

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in91.7 in
Length198.3 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft35.3 ft3

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