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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: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,435 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,568 $31,044 $33,774
CD changer, in-dash 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115  
Satellite radio 430    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
CD changer, in-dash 400    
6-speed shiftable automatic 945    
All-weather floor mats 60 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99  
Satellite radio 344    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,205 1,500 1,385
Options (change) 1,829 1,355 1,256
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $27,200 $35,595 $38,480
Total Invoice $24,957 $33,214 $35,845

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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: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,151
Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,200$35,595$38,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,200$33,685$33,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0
Total Invoice$24,957$33,214$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,782-4,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$31,432$31,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$0

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

Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,320$7,230$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,782-4,737

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

Model Year20062010
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 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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