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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,435 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
CD changer, in-dash 500      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55 55
Bright-finished fuel door 100 110 110 110
Satellite radio 430 195 195 195
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Leather seating surfaces   695    
CD changer, in-dash 400      
6-speed shiftable automatic 945      
All-weather floor mats 60 47 47 47
Bright-finished fuel door 80 97 73 73
Satellite radio 344 166 166 166
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Options (change) 2,205 2,360 1,670 1,670
Options (change) 1,829 2,088 1,478 1,478
Destination 560 785 785 785
Total Price $27,200 $29,640 $31,700 $34,850
Total Invoice $24,957 $27,644 $29,536 $32,441

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,774
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,200$29,640$31,700$34,850
Adjustments for Features-950-925-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$29,640$30,775$32,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$2,560
Total Invoice$24,957$27,644$29,536$32,441
Adjustments for Features-870-862-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,870$27,644$28,674$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030$2,330

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

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,250$6,175$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0$925$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-870-862-2,467

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in113.7 in
Length157.3 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height49.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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