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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $22,980
Base Invoice $30,964 $21,127
Rear spoiler 350  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Rear spoiler 280  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 350 3,660
Options (change) 280 3,258
Destination 875 685
Total Price $33,975 $27,325
Total Invoice $32,119 $25,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,975$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$27,325
Total Invoice$32,119$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,579$25,070

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
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 second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,395$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5400

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus features.

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in108.5 in
Length154.1 in197.6 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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