Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison
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For the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MX-5 Miata vs. Focus Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MX-5 Miata and Focus will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Focus SES's price is $9,505 lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 9,505 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,784 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Focus | Focus |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SE | SES |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 158hp I4 | 140hp I4 | 140hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 24/33 MPG | 24/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 7 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/45-17 | 205/50-16 | 205/50-16 |
| Total Price | 29,480 | 20,185 | 20,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 29,480 | 20,035 | 19,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 27,222 | 18,586 | 18,761 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -138 | -323 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 27,222 | 18,448 | 18,438 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus
Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford FocusThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Ford Focus SE | |||
| Difference: 9,295 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Focus SE | |||
| Difference: 8,636 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Focus | Focus |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SE | SES |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | 26,710 | 15,225 | 16,570 |
| Base Invoice | 24,714 | 14,180 | 15,404 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,100 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 45 | 75 | 75 |
| Satellite radio | 430 | 195 | 195 |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||
| Deluxe Package | 395 | ||
| Driver's Group | 415 | ||
| SYNC | 395 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 385 | 385 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 455 | 455 | |
| Heated front seats | 115 | 115 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 695 | 695 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 350 | 350 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 815 | 815 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 67 | 67 | |
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 0 | |
| Deluxe Package | 344 | 0 | |
| Driver's Group | 361 | 0 | |
| SYNC | 344 | 0 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 335 | 335 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 396 | 396 | |
| Heated front seats | 100 | 100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 605 | 605 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 305 | 305 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 709 | 709 | |
| Total options | 1,975 | 4,290 | 3,085 |
| Total options | 1,713 | 3,736 | 2,687 |
| Destination | 795 | 670 | 670 |
| Total Price | 29,480 | 20,185 | 20,325 |
| Total Invoice | 27,222 | 18,586 | 18,761 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Focus | Focus |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SE | SES |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Aux input | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | $75 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,050 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -138 | -323 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Focus
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Focus |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 102.9 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 175.0 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 58.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,527 lb. | 2,610 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 50.6 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SE
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Deluxe Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Manual height, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| 205/50HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Chrome / polished exhaust tip(s) | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 75% |
| Driver's Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Cruise control | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 150 | No |
| Voice control over external devices | 50 | No |
| Text-to-speech reader | 50 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
SES
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 20% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Inexpensive for a convertible sports car. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters. |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too |
| Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Focus
| Price of the Ford Focus: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Focus is one of the cheapest new cars. There are others that are cheaper, but they basically come stripped of options like AC and radios. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It gave me the payment i needed while still providing most of the things i need in a small sedan. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Bought used 19k miles, good condition, $9,500 |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
$16,700 is quite a bit of money for a two-liter four sedan, but the Focus has build quality and content that justify it pretty well. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Cheaper, with better standard features, than any competitors (Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent). |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It was an affordable car even when loaded with lots of options! |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For what it is, it is not overpriced. The payments do not stress out my budget. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Price was so low it was almost a concern. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Got it really cheap at a year end clearance sale. |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I git a brand new, Top trim level, loaded car with Power everything, 6 disc CD/Mp3, ABS, Traction control, handling package for under $13,000. |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Focus is a lot of car for the money compared to smaller cars that sell for similar prices. Incentives allow a sale price far below sticker. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Bought it new in March 25 2006.With dealer incentive paid $13,480.5/100,000 drive train warranty and 5/75 extended warranty |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
$16,000 bought me a car with a ton of features (for the price), a $100,000 mile warranty, and decent gas milage. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Focus is one of the cheapest cars in its class. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Cheap, reliable, easy in town. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The car is very affordable. I bought my focus new at a very good price, and my payments are pretty low. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was 2000 dollars less than the yaris, which had three times the miles... |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not only is the sticker price on a used or new Focus low, the parts are low too. Dramatically lower than Euro or Japanese cars. For example, a Focus 30K service is around $200-$250. A Subaru 30K service is $400-$500. |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was an inexpensive car to purchase. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I paid $13,400 for a car that listed for $18,995. Used Protege5s were selling for more at the time. No other car with leather, sunroof, ABS, and such could be bought for a similar price. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This was the most inexpensive wagon available at the time. Lots of value for the money. |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good value for money. Inexpensive and usually reliable. |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Under $300.00 a month |
| Price of the Ford Focus: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
What can I say, it's a cheap car. At the time I purchased in 2009, the car was almost three years old and still had a sale price of $13000. It's currently only worth less than half of what was paid four years later. I purchased this car because of need and very limited time to make a choice. I knew I didn't want another Nissan because of their weak engines. My sister had just bought the 08 Focus SE model a few months before and was happy with hers, so I thought this might be an okay choice. Read on. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Focus SVT would have cost me about $5,000 more than the Mazda Protege5. |
