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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: $28,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $24,650
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $22,767
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,330    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 45
3.5L V6   0  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,213    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 36
3.5L V6   0  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 3,100 120 3,175
Options (change) 2,946 114 2,747
Destination 995 995 595
Total Price $38,115 $43,205 $28,420
Total Invoice $36,430 $41,305 $26,109

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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: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,775
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6163hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$38,115$43,205$28,420
Adjustments for Features-3,710-7,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$35,605$28,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$36,430$41,305$26,109
Adjustments for Features-3,546-7,2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,884$34,039$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$0

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

Model Year201820182007
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$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$9,905$13,795$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$7,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,546-7,2660

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

Model Year20182007
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 Weight4,457 lb.2,527 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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