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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MX-5 Miata vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MX-5 Miata and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer XLT's price is $225 lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MX-5 Miata vs. Explorer Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer XLT, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $5545 adjustment for the Ford Explorer XLT's additional features, the Ford Explorer XLT is $225 less than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 780
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price29,57034,89036,25040,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,545-5,895-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,57029,34530,35531,050
Cost Above Minimum001,0101,705
Total Invoice27,91132,25833,60137,084
Adjustments for Features0-5,127-5,464-8,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice27,91127,13128,13728,736
Cost Above Minimum001,0061,605

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

The 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.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 5,320
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 4,347
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price27,10028,47031,61535,550
Base Invoice25,61726,45829,31932,901
6-speed shiftable automatic1,100   
All-weather floor mats45757575
Bright-finished fuel door100115115 
Satellite radio430195  
Leather seating surfaces 995  
Convenience Package 595  
4.6L V8 1,3101,3101,310
4WD w/low range 2,3202,3202,320
6-speed shiftable automatic 000
All-weather floor mats 646464
Bright-finished fuel door 99990
Satellite radio 16600
Leather seating surfaces 84600
Convenience Package 50600
4.6L V8 1,1921,1921,192
4WD w/low range 2,1122,1122,112
Total options1,6755,6053,8203,705
Total options1,4994,9853,4673,368
Destination795815815815
Total Price29,57034,89036,25040,070
Total Invoice27,91132,25833,60137,084

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

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $300 $300
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $100$100$100
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Aux input $100$100$100
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
iPod integration  $150$150
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
SMS text-to-speech reader  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Voice control for audio system  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $25$25$25
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $500
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,495$8,040$8,390$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545$5,895$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,127-5,464-8,348

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in113.7 in
Length157.3 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height49.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		5.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated300Yes
Power recline, driver100No
Power lumbar, driver50No
Manual lumbar, passenger50No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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