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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: $26,850

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,099

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimSportSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,970 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,671 $21,801 $25,388
Convenience Package 1,080    
All-weather floor mats 50 75 75
Satellite radio 430 195 195
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Safety and Security Package   695  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Convenience Package 928    
All-weather floor mats 40 57 57
Satellite radio 344 170 170
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Safety and Security Package   605  
AWD   1,666 1,666
Stability control     431
Options (change) 2,060 2,815 2,615
Options (change) 1,712 2,498 2,324
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $26,850 $27,250 $31,035
Total Invoice $25,203 $25,099 $28,512

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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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year201520082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimSportSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,850$27,250$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$25,870$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$25,203$25,099$28,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,271-3,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,203$23,828$24,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,165

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

Model Year201520082008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimSportSELLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
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 
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
USB port  $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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Total Value of Features$4,145$5,525$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271-3,519

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight2,447 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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