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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: $30,429

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,559

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $27,100
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $25,617
All-weather floor mats 90 90 45
Rear spoiler 275   400
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Cargo net     49
All-weather floor mats 86 86 36
Rear spoiler 261   320
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Cargo net     39
Options (change) 365 90 2,534
Options (change) 347 86 2,147
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $38,345 $43,735 $30,429
Total Invoice $36,286 $41,379 $28,559

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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: $4,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V6365hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$38,345$43,735$30,429
Adjustments for Features-3,410-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,935$37,950$30,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$36,286$41,379$28,559
Adjustments for Features-3,227-5,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,059$35,906$28,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,530$10,905$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-5,4730

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

Model Year20182012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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