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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,145

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,495

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $26,710
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $24,714
Quick Order Package G 850    
4.0L V6 990    
Leather seating surfaces   830  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
Quick Order Package G 774    
4.0L V6 901    
Leather seating surfaces   755  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 1,840 830 2,675
Options (change) 1,675 755 2,273
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $27,145 $29,310 $30,180
Total Invoice $25,495 $27,464 $27,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,020
Model Year200920092011
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine260hp V6260hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$27,145$29,310$30,180
Adjustments for Features0-250-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$29,060$29,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$25,495$27,464$27,782
Adjustments for Features0-234-267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,495$27,230$27,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200920092011
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,780$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-267

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092011
ModelNitroMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.8 in91.7 in
Length178.9 in157.3 in
Width73.1 in67.7 in
Height69.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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