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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: $26,395

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,242

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $22,980
Base Invoice $25,854 $21,127
Rear spoiler 400  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Rear spoiler 320  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Options (change) 400 2,730
Options (change) 320 2,430
Destination 795 685
Total Price $28,545 $26,395
Total Invoice $26,969 $24,242

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $630
Model Year20132006
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$28,545$26,395
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,325$26,395
Total Invoice$26,969$24,242
Adjustments for Features-2,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,872$24,242

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

Model Year20132006
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 
Stability control$400 
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$4,770$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0970

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus features.

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

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,448 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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, 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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