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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: $28,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,186

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $43,125 $32,750
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $38,872 $30,964
Sport Appearance Package 295      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Heated front seats 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo net 55 55   50
All-weather floor mats 75 75   90
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0   350
Alarm   375    
Door sill trim plates       150
Sport Appearance Package 257      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Heated front seats 218      
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Cargo net 48 48   40
All-weather floor mats 65 65   72
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0   280
Alarm   326    
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 5,345 3,995 2,520 640
Options (change) 4,633 3,476 2,193 512
Destination 795 795 795 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $28,660 $33,950 $47,740 $34,265
Total Invoice $26,186 $31,005 $43,160 $32,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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$28,660$33,950$47,740$34,265
Adjustments for Features0-575-285-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$33,375$47,455$29,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,715$18,795$0
Total Invoice$26,186$31,005$43,160$32,351
Adjustments for Features0-525-258-4,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,186$30,480$42,902$28,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,294$16,716$0

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

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Proximity key   $250
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 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
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 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass $0 $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$2,840$3,415$3,125$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$285$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-525-258-4,131

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

Model Year20092018
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 V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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