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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: $32,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,361

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,620 $32,620
Base Invoice $25,388 $30,839
Navigation system 1,995  
Satellite radio 195  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Sunroof 895  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Navigation system 1,736  
Satellite radio 170  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 72
Sunroof 779  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 3,655 1,295
Options (change) 3,173 1,210
Destination 800 875
Total Price $32,075 $34,790
Total Invoice $29,361 $32,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,075$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$33,770
Total Invoice$29,361$32,924
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$31,959

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

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $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
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-965

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

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in90.9 in
Length200.4 in154.1 in
Width74.5 in68.3 in
Height61.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 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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