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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: $27,140

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,909

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $24,435
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $22,568
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Leather seating surfaces 1,135    
CD changer, in-dash     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 57 57 60
Leather seating surfaces 987    
CD changer, in-dash     400
6-speed shiftable automatic     945
Cargo net     32
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,210 75 2,145
Options (change) 1,044 57 1,781
Destination 825 825 560
Total Price $28,705 $31,570 $27,140
Total Invoice $26,322 $28,935 $24,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $895
Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,705$31,570$27,140
Adjustments for Features-565-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,140$30,290$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$26,322$28,935$24,909
Adjustments for Features-518-1,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,804$27,762$24,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,958$0

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

Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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$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 
Trip computer$150$150 
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$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,190$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-518-1,1730

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

Model Year20092006
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.2,527 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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