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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,155 $30,065
Base Invoice $35,035 $28,427
Navigation system 1,850  
Package 401A 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Cargo net   50
Proximity key   130
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
Navigation system 1,610  
Package 401A 1,740  
All-weather floor mats 65 72
Cargo net   40
Proximity key   112
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 3,925 770
Options (change) 3,415 624
Destination 795 835
Total Price $42,875 $31,670
Total Invoice $39,245 $29,886

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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: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,407
Model Year20112016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$42,875$31,670
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$31,670
Total Invoice$39,245$29,886
Adjustments for Features-2,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$29,886

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

Model Year20112016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,520$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9520

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

Model Year20112016
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in90.9 in
Length202.9 in154.1 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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