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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: $31,360

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,897

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $44,161 $30,964
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Xenon HID headlights 920 920    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0   350
Door sill trim plates       150
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036 2,036  
Xenon HID headlights 801 801    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0   280
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 4,255 3,260 2,340 500
Options (change) 3,703 2,837 2,036 400
Destination 795 795 795 875
Total Price $31,360 $37,765 $51,945 $34,125
Total Invoice $28,897 $34,691 $46,992 $32,239

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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: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $980
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$31,360$37,765$51,945$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-150-25-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$37,615$51,920$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,255$20,560$0
Total Invoice$28,897$34,691$46,992$32,239
Adjustments for Features0-138-23-2,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,897$34,553$46,969$29,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,656$18,072$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,695$3,570$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$25$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-23-2,362

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

Model Year20122018
ModelMustangMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in90.9 in
Length188.1 in154.1 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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