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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: $26,945

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,990

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $28,427 $20,992 $22,494
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
3.0L V6   855  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
AWD   1,593 1,593
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 1,205 3,795 2,940
Options (change) 1,138 3,383 2,605
Destination 835 615 615
Total Price $32,105 $26,945 $27,740
Total Invoice $30,400 $24,990 $25,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year201620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$32,105$26,945$27,740
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$26,945$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$30,400$24,990$25,714
Adjustments for Features-4,1190-487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,281$24,990$25,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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

Model Year201620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataEscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Manual tilt 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,000$5,650$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1190-487

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

Model Year20162006
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.2 in
Length154.1 in174.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height48.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.2 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
4.6 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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