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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: $35,340

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,367

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,750 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,964 $35,268
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 150  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
AWD   2,000
Rear spoiler 280  
All-weather floor mats 72 64
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   506
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 1,715 3,465
Options (change) 1,528 3,066
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,340 $42,145
Total Invoice $33,367 $39,159

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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: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $905
Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,340$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$36,885
Total Invoice$33,367$39,159
Adjustments for Features0-4,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,367$34,272

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,445$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,887

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in112.6 in
Length154.1 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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