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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: $31,455

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,792

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,705 $32,245 $47,155 $30,065
Base Invoice $23,704 $29,590 $42,538 $28,427
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Sport Appearance Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo net 55 55   50
All-weather floor mats 75 75   90
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Rear spoiler   0   350
Heated front seats   250    
Alarm   325    
Door sill trim plates       150
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Sport Appearance Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Cargo net 48 48   40
All-weather floor mats 65 65   72
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Rear spoiler   0   280
Heated front seats   218    
Alarm   283    
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 4,955 4,175 3,010 640
Options (change) 4,293 3,634 2,620 512
Destination 795 795 795 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $31,455 $37,215 $52,260 $31,540
Total Invoice $28,792 $34,019 $47,253 $29,774

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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: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,455$37,215$52,260$31,540
Adjustments for Features0-625-585-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,455$36,590$51,675$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,135$20,220$0
Total Invoice$28,792$34,019$47,253$29,774
Adjustments for Features0-571-529-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,792$33,448$46,724$28,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,656$17,932$0

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

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0 
Convertible top   $3000
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,015$6,975$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$585$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-571-529-1,156

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

Model Year20082016
ModelMustangMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in90.9 in
Length187.6 in154.1 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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