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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,575

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,096

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,065 $32,245 $47,155 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $28,529 $29,590 $42,538 $22,568 $24,654
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460      
Cargo net 55 55   40 40
All-weather floor mats 75 75   75 75
Rear spoiler 0 0   350 350
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430  
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers 665        
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525    
Alarm 325 325      
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Aluminum trim       435 435
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400      
Cargo net 48 48   32 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65   60 60
Rear spoiler 0 0   280 280
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344  
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers 579        
Leather seating surfaces 605        
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457    
Alarm 283 283      
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Aluminum trim       348 348
Options (change) 2,995 1,635 720 3,580 1,400
Options (change) 2,607 1,423 627 2,968 1,120
Destination 795 795 795 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $34,855 $34,675 $49,970 $28,575 $28,660
Total Invoice $31,931 $31,808 $45,260 $26,096 $26,334

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,855$34,675$49,970$28,575$28,660
Adjustments for Features-800-800-1,11000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$33,875$48,860$28,575$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$180$0$14,985$0$85
Total Invoice$31,931$31,808$45,260$26,096$26,334
Adjustments for Features-733-734-1,00500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,198$31,074$44,255$26,096$26,334
Cost Above Minimum$124$0$13,181$0$238

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar   $200$200
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0  
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,140$5,450$4,340$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$1,110$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-733-734-1,00500

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

Model Year20082006
ModelMustangMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in91.7 in
Length187.6 in157.3 in
Width73.9 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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