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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: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $32,620
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $30,839
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Quick Order Package G 850    
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,205
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Quick Order Package G 774    
4.0L V6 901    
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,138
Options (change) 5,130 4,120 1,205
Options (change) 4,669 3,749 1,138
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $30,435 $32,600 $34,700
Total Invoice $28,489 $30,458 $32,852

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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: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,464
Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine260hp V6260hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$30,435$32,600$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,350$33,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$32,852
Adjustments for Features0-234-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,489$30,224$31,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimSLTR/TRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$6,245$6,495$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-899

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

Model Year20092017
ModelNitroMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.8 in90.9 in
Length178.9 in154.1 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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