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

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

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,713

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustang
TrimSportGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,635 $29,965 $31,145
Base Invoice $20,002 $27,469 $28,530
Convenience Package 1,105    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 350 0 0
Aluminum trim 515    
Front side airbags   370 370
Interior Upgrade Package   450 450
5-speed automatic   995 995
Convenience Package 949    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 280 0 0
Aluminum trim 412    
Front side airbags   322 322
Interior Upgrade Package   392 392
5-speed automatic   866 866
Options (change) 2,470 1,815 1,815
Options (change) 2,041 1,580 1,580
Destination 670 720 720
Total Price $24,775 $32,500 $33,680
Total Invoice $22,713 $29,769 $30,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,858
Model Year200820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustang
TrimSportGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$24,775$32,500$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$30,100$30,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30
Total Invoice$22,713$29,769$30,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,198-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,713$27,571$27,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9

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

Model Year200820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustang
TrimSportGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,925$6,325$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198-3,250

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

Model Year20082006
ModelMX-5 MiataMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in107.1 in
Length157.3 in187.6 in
Width67.7 in73.9 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,628 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

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