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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: $27,600

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $24,435 $26,700
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 75 75
Premium Package         1,250  
Suspension Package         500  
Rear spoiler         350 350
Satellite radio         430  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 60 60
Premium Package         1,074  
Suspension Package         430  
Rear spoiler         280 280
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 120 120 120 120 2,605 425
Options (change) 114 114 114 114 2,188 340
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 560 560
Total Price $38,290 $49,745 $56,105 $59,615 $27,600 $27,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,348
Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T10M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$38,290$49,745$56,105$59,615$27,600$27,685
Adjustments for Features-2,785-8,950-10,625-17,14000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$40,795$45,480$42,475$27,600$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,290$9,975$6,970$0$85

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

Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Remote app $25$25$25  
Remote climate control $25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0  
Android Auto support $100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $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$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,005$15,170$16,845$23,360$6,220$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$8,950$10,625$17,140$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-245-257-39100

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

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase119.1 in91.7 in
Length198.8 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height69.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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