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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: $30,749

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,334

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,714 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 400    
All-weather floor mats 45 75 75
Cargo net 49    
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 320    
All-weather floor mats 36 64 64
Cargo net 39    
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 3,244 4,875 2,075
Options (change) 2,825 4,264 1,884
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $30,749 $37,795 $40,755
Total Invoice $28,334 $35,116 $37,977

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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: $3,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,117
Model Year201120122012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,749$37,795$40,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,945-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,749$33,850$35,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$28,334$35,116$37,977
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-5,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,334$31,451$32,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,392

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

Model Year201120122012
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,735$9,680$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,665-5,134

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

Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in112.6 in
Length157.3 in197.1 in
Width67.7 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.380.7 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 key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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