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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: $30,055

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,696

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,410 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,400 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 45 75 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115 115  
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
All-weather floor mats 36 64 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99 99  
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 2,895 3,285 1,500 1,385
Options (change) 2,546 2,873 1,355 1,256
Destination 750 815 815 815
Total Price $30,055 $32,570 $33,930 $37,750
Total Invoice $27,696 $30,146 $31,489 $34,972

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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: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,100
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 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$30,055$32,570$33,930$37,750
Adjustments for Features-7050-175-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$32,570$33,755$34,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185$1,830
Total Invoice$27,696$30,146$31,489$34,972
Adjustments for Features-6500-162-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,046$30,146$31,327$31,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,181$1,723

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

Model Year2010200920092009
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$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300   
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,370$5,665$5,840$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0$175$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6500-162-3,103

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

Model Year20102009
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
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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