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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $38,155
Base Invoice $28,427 $35,025
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Proximity key 130  
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Rear spoiler 350  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
All-weather floor mats 72 65
Proximity key 112  
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Rear spoiler 280  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 770 3,925
Options (change) 624 3,415
Destination 835 795
Total Price $31,670 $42,875
Total Invoice $29,886 $39,235

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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: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,375
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$31,670$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$39,625
Total Invoice$29,886$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$36,261

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,270$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,974

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in112.9 in
Length154.1 in202.9 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height48.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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