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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,589

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,110 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $21,385 $23,222 $24,587
Convenience Package 1,160    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 49 65 65
All-weather floor mats 45 75 75
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Convenience Package 996    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 39 34 34
All-weather floor mats 36 64 64
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
AWD   1,592 1,593
Options (change) 1,684 3,085 3,085
Options (change) 1,415 2,778 2,779
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $25,589 $28,780 $30,280
Total Invoice $23,595 $26,825 $28,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $569
Model Year201120122012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,589$28,780$30,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,589$26,130$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,595$26,825$28,191
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-4,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,595$24,355$24,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$191$0

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

Model Year201120122012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimSportXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist  $25
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,895$6,545$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470-4,027

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

Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in103.1 in
Length157.3 in174.7 in
Width67.7 in71.1 in
Height49.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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