Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,374

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,650 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $22,767 $32,489 $40,196
Premium Package 2 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
All-weather floor mats 45 120 120
Satellite radio 430    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
AWD   2,150 2,150
3.5L V6     0
Premium Package 2 1,074    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
All-weather floor mats 36 114 114
Satellite radio 344    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
AWD   2,053 2,054
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 3,175 5,250 2,270
Options (change) 2,747 4,999 2,168
Destination 595 995 995
Total Price $28,420 $40,265 $45,355
Total Invoice $26,109 $38,483 $43,359

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,735
Model Year200720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,420$40,265$45,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-9,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$34,365$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$26,109$38,483$43,359
Adjustments for Features0-5,639-9,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,109$32,844$34,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,156

Return to top

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

Model Year200720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,195$12,095$15,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,639-9,359

Return to top

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

Model Year20072018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in112.6 in
Length157.3 in198.3 in
Width67.7 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.381.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.