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Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,877

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $24,435
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $22,568
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Leather seating surfaces 895      
CD changer, in-dash       500
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 60
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Leather seating surfaces 779      
CD changer, in-dash       400
6-speed shiftable automatic       945
Options (change) 1,165 270 270 2,105
Options (change) 1,006 227 227 1,749
Destination 800 800 800 560
Total Price $28,995 $30,840 $31,820 $27,100
Total Invoice $26,748 $28,435 $29,318 $24,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,995$30,840$31,820$27,100
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,305-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,890$28,535$28,565$27,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$675$0
Total Invoice$26,748$28,435$29,318$24,877
Adjustments for Features-1,019-2,125-2,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,729$26,310$26,319$24,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$581$590$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$7,150$8,100$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,305$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,019-2,125-2,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurus XMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in91.7 in
Length200.3 in157.3 in
Width74.9 in67.7 in
Height67.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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