Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

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

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,367

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,663

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,750 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,964 $32,255 $39,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Rear spoiler 350    
All-weather floor mats 90 120 120
Door sill trim plates 150    
Cargo net 50    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,110  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
AWD   2,150 2,150
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     650
3.5L V6     0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016    
Rear spoiler 280    
All-weather floor mats 72 114 114
Door sill trim plates 120    
Cargo net 40    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,004  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
AWD   2,053 2,054
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     619
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 1,715 6,125 2,920
Options (change) 1,528 5,830 2,787
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $35,340 $40,845 $45,540
Total Invoice $33,367 $39,030 $43,532

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $947
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,340$40,845$45,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,935-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,910$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,165
Total Invoice$33,367$39,030$43,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,716-8,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,367$34,314$35,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,126

Return to top

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimRF Grand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50 $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$5,710$10,645$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,935$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,716-8,092

Return to top

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

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in112.6 in
Length154.1 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.581.7 ft3

Return to top

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.