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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: $26,475

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,720 $31,990 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $22,424 $30,871 $32,489 $40,196
Convenience Package 1,080      
Rear spoiler 400      
All-weather floor mats 50 120 120 120
Satellite radio 430 195    
AWD   2,150 2,150 2,150
3.5L V6       0
Convenience Package 928      
Rear spoiler 320      
All-weather floor mats 40 114 114 114
Satellite radio 344 185    
AWD   2,074 2,053 2,054
3.5L V6       0
Options (change) 1,960 2,465 2,270 2,270
Options (change) 1,632 2,373 2,167 2,168
Destination 795 995 995 995
Total Price $26,475 $35,450 $37,285 $45,355
Total Invoice $24,851 $34,239 $35,651 $43,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,525
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,475$35,450$37,285$45,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,035-6,465-12,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$30,415$30,820$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$2,060
Total Invoice$24,851$34,239$35,651$43,359
Adjustments for Features0-4,863-6,182-12,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,851$29,376$29,469$31,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$93$1,670

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

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats $600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,970$9,005$10,435$16,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,035$6,465$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,863-6,182-12,313

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

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,447 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

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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