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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,090

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,378

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSESEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $19,400 $21,127
Rear spoiler 350 350    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Front buckets     125  
Alloy wheels     420  
Leather seating surfaces     1,035  
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Rear spoiler 280 280    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Front buckets     112  
Alloy wheels     374  
Leather seating surfaces     921  
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Options (change) 850 850 2,575 2,730
Options (change) 680 680 2,293 2,430
Destination 560 560 685 685
Total Price $25,845 $28,110 $24,090 $26,395
Total Invoice $23,808 $25,894 $22,378 $24,242

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $942
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSESEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,845$28,110$24,090$26,395
Adjustments for Features-2,575-4,3250-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,270$23,785$24,090$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0$425
Total Invoice$23,808$25,894$22,378$24,242
Adjustments for Features-2,372-3,9840-1,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$21,910$22,378$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$474$0$137

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

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSESEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200  
Stability control $400  
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,470$6,220$1,895$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$4,325$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,372-3,9840-1,727

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

Model Year20062006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in108.5 in
Length157.3 in197.6 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

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