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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: $28,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,141

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,770 $24,650
Base Invoice $40,418 $22,767
All-weather floor mats 90 45
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 86 36
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 90 3,215
Options (change) 86 2,779
Destination 875 595
Total Price $43,735 $28,460
Total Invoice $41,379 $26,141

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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: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,025
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6163hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$43,735$28,460
Adjustments for Features-5,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,225$28,460
Total Invoice$41,379$26,141
Adjustments for Features-5,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,166$26,141

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

Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,555$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2130

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

Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in91.7 in
Length202.9 in157.3 in
Width76.2 in67.7 in
Height60.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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