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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: $35,290

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,327

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $32,750
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $30,964
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295  
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 90
3.5L V6   0  
Rear spoiler     350
Door sill trim plates     150
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230  
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 72
3.5L V6   0  
Rear spoiler     280
Door sill trim plates     120
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Options (change) 5,330 1,415 1,665
Options (change) 5,064 1,344 1,488
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $40,345 $44,500 $35,290
Total Invoice $38,548 $42,535 $33,327

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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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$40,345$44,500$35,290
Adjustments for Features-4,075-7,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$37,160$35,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$38,548$42,535$33,327
Adjustments for Features-3,893-7,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,655$35,519$33,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$864$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,420$12,685$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$7,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,893-7,0160

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,457 lb.2,494 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 XLT

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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