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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: $27,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,877

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,568 $21,801 $25,388
CD changer, in-dash 500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Satellite radio 430 195 195
Leather seating surfaces   895  
AWD   1,850 1,850
CD changer, in-dash 400    
6-speed shiftable automatic 945    
All-weather floor mats 60 57 57
Satellite radio 344 170 170
Leather seating surfaces   779  
AWD   1,666 1,666
Options (change) 2,105 3,015 2,120
Options (change) 1,749 2,672 1,893
Destination 560 800 800
Total Price $27,100 $27,450 $30,540
Total Invoice $24,877 $25,273 $28,081

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,100$27,450$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-480-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,100$26,970$28,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540
Total Invoice$24,877$25,273$28,081
Adjustments for Features0-442-1,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,877$24,831$26,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,383

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

Model Year200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,675$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442-1,867

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.9 in
Length157.3 in200.4 in
Width67.7 in74.5 in
Height49.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft321.2 ft3

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