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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: $30,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,055

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,714 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 45   55 55
Bright-finished fuel door 100 110 110 110
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
All-weather floor mats 36   47 47
Bright-finished fuel door 80 97 73 73
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Options (change) 2,895 3,355 1,670 1,670
Options (change) 2,546 2,934 1,478 1,478
Destination 795 785 785 785
Total Price $30,400 $30,635 $31,700 $34,850
Total Invoice $28,055 $28,490 $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: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year2011200820082008
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)205/45-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,400$30,635$31,700$34,850
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-100-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$30,635$31,600$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965$2,140
Total Invoice$28,055$28,490$29,536$32,441
Adjustments for Features-9270-93-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$28,490$29,443$30,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$953$2,019

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

Model Year2011200820082008
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
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
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
Heated mirrors $25 $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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,670$5,665$5,765$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$100$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-9270-93-1,932

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

Model Year20112008
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

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested102547%
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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