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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: $27,440

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,349

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,245 $25,240
Base Invoice $26,302 $23,323
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 1,530
Options (change) 0 1,356
Destination 750 670
Total Price $27,995 $27,440
Total Invoice $27,052 $25,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine260hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$27,995$27,440
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$27,440
Total Invoice$27,052$25,349
Adjustments for Features-1,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,206$25,349

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

Model Year20112008
ModelNitroMX-5 Miata
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8460

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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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