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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: $24,425

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,433

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,170 $26,670 $30,670 $21,635
Base Invoice $23,103 $24,453 $28,053 $20,002
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 45
Satellite radio 195     430
CD changer, in-dash       500
Convenience Package       1,105
Cargo net       40
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 36
Satellite radio 170     344
CD changer, in-dash       400
Convenience Package       949
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 270 75 75 2,120
Options (change) 227 57 57 1,761
Destination 825 825 825 670
Total Price $26,265 $27,570 $31,570 $24,425
Total Invoice $24,155 $25,335 $28,935 $22,433

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,478
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/55-18205/50-16
Total Price$26,265$27,570$31,570$24,425
Adjustments for Features-265-1,240-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$26,330$27,890$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$1,890$0
Total Invoice$24,155$25,335$28,935$22,433
Adjustments for Features-244-1,139-3,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,911$24,196$25,562$22,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$1,651$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$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$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$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$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,325$7,765$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$1,240$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-244-1,139-3,3730

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

Model Year20092008
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
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
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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