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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: $30,160

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,999

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $24,870
Base Invoice $28,427 $23,222
Cargo net 50 65
All-weather floor mats 90 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
SYNC w/Services   395
Leather Comfort Group   985
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Cargo net 40 34
All-weather floor mats 72 64
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
SYNC w/Services   336
Leather Comfort Group   838
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,345 4,465
Options (change) 1,250 3,952
Destination 835 825
Total Price $32,245 $30,160
Total Invoice $30,512 $27,999

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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: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $668
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,245$30,160
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$30,160
Total Invoice$30,512$27,999
Adjustments for Features-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,667$27,999

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,745$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8450

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataEscape
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in103.1 in
Length154.1 in174.7 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height48.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
SYNC w/Services
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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