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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: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $26,051 $35,064 $40,418
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
All-weather floor mats 50 90 90
Rear spoiler 400 275  
Cargo net 50    
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
All-weather floor mats 40 86 86
Rear spoiler 320 261  
Cargo net 40    
Options (change) 2,540 365 90
Options (change) 2,152 347 86
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $30,910 $38,345 $43,735
Total Invoice $29,023 $36,286 $41,379

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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: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year201520182018
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)205/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$30,910$38,345$43,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$34,935$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$29,023$36,286$41,379
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-5,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,023$33,059$35,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,847

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

Model Year201520182018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,120$8,530$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-5,473

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

Model Year20152018
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
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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