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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,519

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,870

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGrand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,100 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $25,617 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 45 75 75 75
Satellite radio 430 195 195 195
Cargo net 49      
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Convenience Package       255
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039      
All-weather floor mats 36 57 57 57
Satellite radio 344 170 170 170
Cargo net 39      
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 1,624 3,850 2,360 2,375
Options (change) 1,458 3,398 2,101 2,113
Destination 795 800 800 800
Total Price $29,519 $31,680 $32,930 $33,925
Total Invoice $27,870 $29,140 $30,309 $31,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,149
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGrand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,519$31,680$32,930$33,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,055-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,519$29,050$29,875$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$805
Total Invoice$27,870$29,140$30,309$31,204
Adjustments for Features0-2,419-2,812-3,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,870$26,721$27,497$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$776$739

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGrand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Convertible top$3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,560$7,190$7,615$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$3,055$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,419-2,812-3,744

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase91.7 in112.9 in
Length157.3 in200.3 in
Width67.7 in74.9 in
Height49.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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