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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: $31,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,382

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,065 $31,310 $38,710 $53,810
Base Invoice $28,427 $28,899 $35,559 $48,611
Door sill trim plates 150      
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights   920 920  
Pony Package   995    
Rear spoiler     0  
Door sill trim plates 120      
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights   801 801  
Pony Package   866    
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 150 4,255 3,260 2,340
Options (change) 120 3,703 2,837 2,036
Destination 835 795 795 795
Total Price $31,050 $36,360 $42,765 $56,945
Total Invoice $29,382 $33,397 $39,191 $51,442

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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: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$31,050$36,360$42,765$56,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,350-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,050$35,160$41,415$55,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,255$20,560
Total Invoice$29,382$33,397$39,191$51,442
Adjustments for Features0-1,102-1,237-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,382$32,295$37,954$50,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,659$18,040

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

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Roll bar$200   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Outside temperature display$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,445$7,645$7,795$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,350$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,102-1,237-1,107

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in107.1 in
Length154.1 in188.1 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height48.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,582 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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