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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: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $26,051 $30,535 $36,254
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
All-weather floor mats 50 75 75
Rear spoiler 400 275  
Cargo net 50    
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
All-weather floor mats 40 67 67
Rear spoiler 320 245  
Cargo net 40    
Options (change) 2,540 350 75
Options (change) 2,152 312 67
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $30,910 $34,245 $40,170
Total Invoice $29,023 $31,642 $37,116

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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: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,824
Model Year201520132013
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$30,910$34,245$40,170
Adjustments for Features0-860-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,385$36,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000
Total Invoice$29,023$31,642$37,116
Adjustments for Features0-795-3,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,023$30,847$33,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,772

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

Model Year201520132013
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,220$6,080$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-795-3,497

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,970 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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