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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,604

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $31,310 $38,710 $53,810
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $28,899 $35,559 $48,611
Premium Package 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Rear spoiler 350 350   0  
Satellite radio 430        
Aluminum trim 435 435      
Xenon HID headlights     920 920  
Pony Package     995    
Premium Package 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Rear spoiler 280 280   0  
Satellite radio 344        
Aluminum trim 348 348      
Xenon HID headlights     801 801  
Pony Package     866    
Options (change) 2,965 785 1,915 920 0
Options (change) 2,476 628 1,667 801 0
Destination 560 560 795 795 795
Total Price $27,960 $28,045 $34,020 $40,425 $54,605
Total Invoice $25,604 $25,842 $31,361 $37,155 $49,406

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,960$28,045$34,020$40,425$54,605
Adjustments for Features00-2,485-2,485-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$28,045$31,535$37,940$52,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$6,405$20,560
Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$31,361$37,155$49,406
Adjustments for Features00-2,291-2,284-2,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$29,070$34,871$47,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$5,801$18,065

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Roll bar$200$200   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0$0
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Convertible top boot (optional)   $0$0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,345$6,830$6,830$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,485$2,485$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,291-2,284-2,271

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in107.1 in
Length157.3 in188.1 in
Width67.7 in73.9 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,582 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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