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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: $25,400

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,433

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $23,470
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $22,188
Safety and Security Package 695    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 45
Satellite radio 195 195 430
Stability control   495  
Convenience Package     1,160
CD changer, in-dash     500
Safety and Security Package 605    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 36
Satellite radio 170 170 344
Stability control   431  
Convenience Package     996
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 965 765 2,135
Options (change) 832 658 1,776
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $25,400 $29,185 $26,400
Total Invoice $23,433 $26,846 $24,759

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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: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/50-16
Total Price$25,400$29,185$26,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,400$26,735$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$23,433$26,846$24,759
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,433$24,592$24,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,159$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,275$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-300

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in91.7 in
Length200.4 in157.3 in
Width74.5 in67.7 in
Height61.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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