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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,795

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataXterra
TrimSportClubGrand TouringS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $24,915 $28,600 $30,065 $27,200
Base Invoice $23,563 $27,042 $28,427 $25,773
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,480 730 1,205  
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,397 690 1,138  
Floor mats       91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Options (change) 1,480 730 1,205 325
Options (change) 1,397 690 1,138 255
Destination 835 835 835 825
Total Price $27,230 $30,165 $32,105 $28,350
Total Invoice $25,795 $28,567 $30,400 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataXterra
TrimSportClubGrand TouringS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17265/70-16
Total Price$27,230$30,165$32,105$28,350
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,535-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,220$26,630$25,670$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,410$1,450$0
Total Invoice$25,795$28,567$30,400$26,853
Adjustments for Features-2,851-3,348-6,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,944$25,219$24,307$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$1,363$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataXterra
TrimSportClubGrand TouringS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning  $200 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$7,025$9,925$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$3,535$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,851-3,348-6,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataXterra
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height48.6 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.665.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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