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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan 350Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,066

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $13,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimTouringEnthusiastTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,435 $36,280 $38,630 $40,980
Base Invoice $20,726 $33,603 $35,777 $37,949
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Aluminum trim 435      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Floor mats   95 95 95
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000 1,000
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Aluminum trim 348      
Cargo net 32 37 37 37
Floor mats   69 69 69
5-speed shiftable automatic   925 924 925
Options (change) 975 1,145 1,145 1,145
Options (change) 780 1,031 1,030 1,031
Destination 560 695 695 695
Total Price $23,970 $38,120 $40,470 $42,820
Total Invoice $22,066 $35,329 $37,502 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,676
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimTouringEnthusiastTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4306hp V6306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4160, 6240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,970$38,120$40,470$42,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,870-5,220-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$34,250$35,250$37,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$2,950
Total Invoice$22,066$35,329$37,502$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,587-4,837-5,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,066$31,742$32,665$34,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$923$2,726

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimTouringEnthusiastTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Roll bar$200   
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,720$7,590$8,940$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870$5,220$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,587-4,837-5,207

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in169.8 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in52.5 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft34.1 ft3

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