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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: $33,925

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,027

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,388
All-weather floor mats 90 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
All-weather floor mats 72 57
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 1,295 5,505
Options (change) 1,210 4,839
Destination 875 800
Total Price $34,790 $33,925
Total Invoice $32,924 $31,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,519
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,790$33,925
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$33,245
Total Invoice$32,924$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,924$30,405

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,445$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in112.9 in
Length154.1 in200.4 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height49.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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