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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: $32,785

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,021

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,248 $38,244 $30,169 $30,964
Interior Upgrade Package 460      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Rear spoiler 0     350
Heated front seats 250      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Cargo net 55   50 50
All-weather floor mats 75   90 90
iPod integration 295 295    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Alarm 325      
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     4,470  
Door sill trim plates     150 150
Interior Upgrade Package 400      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Rear spoiler 0     280
Heated front seats 218      
Satellite radio 170 170    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Cargo net 48   40 40
All-weather floor mats 65   72 72
iPod integration 257 257    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Alarm 283      
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     3,840  
Door sill trim plates     120 120
Options (change) 4,570 3,405 4,760 640
Options (change) 3,978 2,964 4,072 512
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $32,785 $47,830 $37,545 $34,265
Total Invoice $30,021 $43,303 $35,116 $32,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8500hp V8155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,785$47,830$37,545$34,265
Adjustments for Features-400-2,340-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$47,830$35,205$30,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,085$4,980$0
Total Invoice$30,021$43,303$35,116$32,351
Adjustments for Features-370-2,189-3,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,984$43,303$32,927$28,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,319$4,390$0

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

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$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  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000$2000
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,625$5,965$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$2,340$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-2,189-3,814

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMustangMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in90.9 in
Length187.6 in154.1 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.8 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 Headroom34.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft34.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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