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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: $25,635

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,540

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimSportEnthusiastTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,750 $36,280 $38,630 $40,980
Base Invoice $21,030 $33,603 $35,777 $37,949
Convenience Package 1,160      
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Aluminum trim 515      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Floor mats   95 95 95
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000 1,000
Convenience Package 996      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Aluminum trim 412      
Cargo net 32 37 37 37
Floor mats   69 69 69
5-speed shiftable automatic   925 924 925
Options (change) 2,215 1,145 1,145 1,145
Options (change) 1,840 1,031 1,030 1,031
Destination 670 695 695 695
Total Price $25,635 $38,120 $40,470 $42,820
Total Invoice $23,540 $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 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,341
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimSportEnthusiastTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4306hp V6306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 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$25,635$38,120$40,470$42,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,720-4,770-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$34,400$35,700$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$3,250
Total Invoice$23,540$35,329$37,502$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,448-4,420-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,540$31,881$33,082$34,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,201$3,004

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

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata350Z350Z350Z
TrimSportEnthusiastTouringGrand 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
Roll bar$200   
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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$7,440$8,490$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720$4,770$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,448-4,420-4,790

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

Model Year20092008
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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