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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: $7,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedPlatinumRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $34,425 $35,750
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Cargo tray 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90 90
Rear spoiler     350 350
Cargo net     50 50
Door sill trim plates     150 150
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Cargo tray 95 95 48 48
All-weather floor mats 71 71 72 72
Rear spoiler     280 280
Cargo net     40 40
Door sill trim plates     120 120
Options (change) 825 175 700 700
Options (change) 785 166 560 560
Destination 945 945 945 945
Total Price $43,070 $54,090 $36,070 $37,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,674
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedPlatinumRF 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, 12500, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$43,070$54,090$36,070$37,395
Adjustments for Features-9,510-17,100-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,560$36,990$33,720$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$0$3,675

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

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedPlatinumRF 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$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power retractable rear window  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$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$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  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Power retractable roof section  $2000 
Tow hook(s), front $40  
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 headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,480$19,070$4,320$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,510$17,100$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,091-16,344-980

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

Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in90.9 in
Length198.3 in154.1 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft34.5 ft3

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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%

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