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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: $32,220

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,555

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $30,065
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $28,427
SYNC 395      
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 90
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Cargo net       50
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,205
SYNC 344      
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 72
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Cargo net       40
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,138
Options (change) 4,390 2,505 2,520 1,345
Options (change) 3,813 2,172 2,185 1,250
Destination 800 800 800 875
Total Price $32,220 $33,075 $34,070 $32,285
Total Invoice $29,555 $30,380 $31,276 $30,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMX-5 Miata
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,220$33,075$34,070$32,285
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,265-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$32,825$32,805$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$585$0
Total Invoice$29,555$30,380$31,276$30,552
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,161-989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,555$30,150$30,115$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$560$0

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

Model Year2008200820082017
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 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
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 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
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
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $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 
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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$5,740$5,990$7,005$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,265$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,161-989

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

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurus XMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in90.9 in
Length200.3 in154.1 in
Width74.9 in68.3 in
Height67.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%

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
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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