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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,145

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,495

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataNitroNitro
TrimGrand TouringSLTR/T
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,100 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $25,617 $23,075 $25,964
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Satellite radio 430    
Body kit 1,145    
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039    
Satellite radio 344    
Body kit 916    
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 2,675 1,840 830
Options (change) 2,299 1,675 755
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $30,570 $27,145 $29,310
Total Invoice $28,711 $25,495 $27,464

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,474
Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataNitroNitro
TrimGrand TouringSLTR/T
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,570$27,145$29,310
Adjustments for Features-7900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$27,145$29,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$28,711$25,495$27,464
Adjustments for Features-7420-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,969$25,495$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataNitroNitro
TrimGrand TouringSLTR/T
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
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
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  
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$5,820$5,030$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7420-234

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataNitro
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in108.8 in
Length157.3 in178.9 in
Width67.7 in73.1 in
Height49.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.365.2 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%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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