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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: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $28,427 $35,064 $40,418
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90
Rear spoiler 350 275  
Proximity key 130    
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Navigation system   795 795
All-weather floor mats 72 86 86
Rear spoiler 280 261  
Proximity key 112    
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 770 1,160 885
Options (change) 624 1,102 841
Destination 835 875 875
Total Price $31,670 $39,140 $44,530
Total Invoice $29,886 $37,041 $42,134

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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: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,945
Model Year201620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurusTaurus
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$31,670$39,140$44,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$36,805$39,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$29,886$37,041$42,134
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-4,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$34,831$37,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,846

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

Model Year201620182018
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Lane departure warning$200  
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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
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$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 tilt 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,095$7,430$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210-4,457

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,970 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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