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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: $32,285

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,552

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGrand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,065 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $28,427 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
All-weather floor mats 90 75 75 75
Cargo net 50      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
All-weather floor mats 72 57 57 57
Cargo net 40      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 1,345 6,535 3,920 3,920
Options (change) 1,250 5,736 3,459 3,458
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $32,285 $35,630 $36,075 $37,070
Total Invoice $30,552 $32,519 $32,996 $33,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $958
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGrand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,285$35,630$36,075$37,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-1,105-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$34,525$34,970$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$550
Total Invoice$30,552$32,519$32,996$33,891
Adjustments for Features0-1,009-1,011-1,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,552$31,510$31,985$32,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475$557

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

Model Year2017200920092009
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$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning$200   
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
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 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
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   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
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
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$6,710$7,815$7,815$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$1,105$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,009-1,011-1,824

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

Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in112.9 in
Length154.1 in200.3 in
Width68.3 in74.9 in
Height48.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.647.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.685.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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