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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: $26,395

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,242

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,980 $27,550
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,051
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Rear spoiler   400
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 2,730 400
Options (change) 2,430 320
Destination 685 820
Total Price $26,395 $28,770
Total Invoice $24,242 $27,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine153hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$26,395$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$26,550
Total Invoice$24,242$27,191
Adjustments for Features0-2,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,242$25,093

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

Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,098

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

Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.5 in91.7 in
Length197.6 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

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