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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: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,980 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,127 $28,427
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Rear spoiler   350
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 2,765 350
Options (change) 2,461 280
Destination 685 835
Total Price $26,430 $31,250
Total Invoice $24,273 $29,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $500
Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine153hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$26,430$31,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$26,205
Total Invoice$24,273$29,542
Adjustments for Features0-4,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$24,773

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

Model Year20062016
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
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
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt 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$2,750$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,769

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

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.5 in90.9 in
Length197.6 in154.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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