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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: $29,830

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,475

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $27,550
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $26,051
Interior Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 50
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Heated front seats 240 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Limited Convenience Package     255  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Cargo net       50
Interior Convenience Package 518      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 40
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Heated front seats 209 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Limited Convenience Package     222  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,040
Cargo net       40
Options (change) 2,000 510 525 1,630
Options (change) 1,733 436 449 1,464
Destination 800 800 800 820
Total Price $29,830 $31,080 $32,075 $30,000
Total Invoice $27,475 $28,644 $29,540 $28,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,717
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG21/28 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$29,830$31,080$32,075$30,000
Adjustments for Features-930-1,355-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$29,725$29,705$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$805$0
Total Invoice$27,475$28,644$29,540$28,335
Adjustments for Features-857-1,249-2,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,618$27,395$27,357$28,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$777$739$0

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

Model Year2008200820082015
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$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 
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
No leather in second row   $-300
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$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$5,490$5,915$6,930$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,355$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-857-1,249-2,1830

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

Model Year20082015
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.2,542 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
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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