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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: $36,010

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,460 $34,425
Navigation system 795  
Rear spoiler 275 350
All-weather floor mats 90 90
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150  
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   150
Navigation system 755  
Rear spoiler 261 280
All-weather floor mats 86 72
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 2,044  
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 4,305 640
Options (change) 4,091 512
Destination 875 945
Total Price $39,640 $36,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,585
Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine288hp V6181hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$39,640$36,010
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,955$36,010

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

Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,780$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4890

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

Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in90.9 in
Length202.9 in154.1 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72537%
Total Not Requested122563%

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