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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: $32,195

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,472

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,065 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,427 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 90 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 72 64 64
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,295 4,885 3,380
Options (change) 1,210 4,231 2,952
Destination 835 815 815
Total Price $32,195 $37,315 $39,745
Total Invoice $30,472 $34,365 $36,668

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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: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,333
Model Year201620092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,195$37,315$39,745
Adjustments for Features-4650-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$37,315$37,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$30,472$34,365$36,668
Adjustments for Features-4400-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,032$34,365$35,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688

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

Model Year201620092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,995$6,530$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4400-1,615

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

Model Year20162009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in113.7 in
Length154.1 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height48.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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