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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: $26,800

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $15,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,163

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $23,970 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,671 $38,862
Convenience Package 1,080  
Cargo net 50  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 50 75
Convenience Package 928  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 40 66
Options (change) 2,010 75
Options (change) 1,672 66
Destination 820 895
Total Price $26,800 $42,645
Total Invoice $25,163 $39,823

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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: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,947
Model Year20152014
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16255/50-20
Total Price$26,800$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$34,385
Total Invoice$25,163$39,823
Adjustments for Features0-7,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,163$32,110

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

Model Year20152014
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,870$12,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,713

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

Model Year20152014
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 Weight2,447 lb.4,921 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 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%

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