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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: $26,390

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,237

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $22,980
Base Invoice $24,714 $21,127
Rear spoiler 400  
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Front side airbags   390
Antilock brakes (ABS)   600
Rear spoiler 320  
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Front side airbags   347
Antilock brakes (ABS)   534
Options (change) 400 2,725
Options (change) 320 2,425
Destination 795 685
Total Price $27,905 $26,390
Total Invoice $25,829 $24,237

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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: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93
Model Year20112006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$27,905$26,390
Adjustments for Features-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$26,390
Total Invoice$25,829$24,237
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,144$24,237

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

Model Year20112006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$4,370$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6850

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

Model Year20112006
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 SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

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