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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: $34,790

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,879

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,750 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $30,964 $26,790 $29,361
All-weather floor mats 90 55 55
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 72 47 47
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,165 6,190 4,740
Options (change) 1,088 5,354 4,122
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $34,790 $35,295 $36,590
Total Invoice $32,927 $32,879 $34,218

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89
Model Year201820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,790$35,295$36,590
Adjustments for Features-1450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$35,295$36,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$32,927$32,879$34,218
Adjustments for Features-1370-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,790$32,879$33,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105

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

Model Year201820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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 retractable rear window$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,895$6,750$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370-234

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

Model Year20182007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in113.7 in
Length154.1 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height49.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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
4.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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