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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: $3,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $33,045 $34,425 $35,750
Interior Upgrade Package 460        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Rear spoiler 0     350 350
Heated front seats 250        
Satellite radio 195 195      
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395      
Cargo net 55   50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 75   90 90 90
iPod integration 295 295      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525      
Alarm 325        
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     4,470    
Door sill trim plates     150 150 150
Interior Upgrade Package 400        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736      
Rear spoiler 0     280 280
Heated front seats 218        
Satellite radio 170 170      
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344      
Cargo net 48   40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 65   72 72 72
iPod integration 257 257      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457      
Alarm 283        
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package     3,840    
Door sill trim plates     120 120 120
Options (change) 4,570 3,405 4,760 640 640
Options (change) 3,978 2,964 4,072 512 512
Destination 795 795 945 945 945
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $32,785 $47,830 $38,750 $36,010 $37,335

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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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,690
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8500hp V8181hp I4181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,785$47,830$38,750$36,010$37,335
Adjustments for Features-400-2,340-4,040-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$47,830$36,410$31,970$35,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,085$4,440$0$3,675

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

Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelMustangMustangMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500RF ClubRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$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$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $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$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$2,340$4,040$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-303-163-66

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

Model Year20082020
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.2,454 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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