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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,351

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHORF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $32,750
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $30,964
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275   350
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90
Sunroof 995 995  
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 261   280
All-weather floor mats 86 86 72
Sunroof 945 945  
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 2,155 1,880 640
Options (change) 2,047 1,786 512
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $40,135 $45,525 $34,265
Total Invoice $37,986 $43,079 $32,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,958
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHORF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine288hp V6365hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$40,135$45,525$34,265
Adjustments for Features-3,885-6,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$39,265$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,986$43,079$32,351
Adjustments for Features-3,677-5,9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,309$37,155$32,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHORF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$10,705$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$6,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,677-5,9240

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in90.9 in
Length202.9 in154.1 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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