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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: $24,390

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $14,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,402

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $13,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimTouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,435 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,726 $35,025
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 60 65
Options (change) 1,395 75
Options (change) 1,116 65
Destination 560 795
Total Price $24,390 $39,025
Total Invoice $22,402 $35,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,095
Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimTouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16255/45-19
Total Price$24,390$39,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,390$33,165
Total Invoice$22,402$35,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,402$30,497

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimTouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,388

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.9 in
Length157.3 in202.9 in
Width67.7 in76.2 in
Height49.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft320.1 ft3

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