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

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,980

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,743

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,510 $35,410 $36,310 $25,240
Base Invoice $28,266 $32,798 $33,630 $23,323
Premium Package 1,750      
Journey Package 1,300      
Leather Package 1,850 1,850    
Floor mats 155 155 155  
Premium Package 1       1,600
Satellite radio       430
Cargo net       40
Premium Package 1,519      
Journey Package 1,127      
Leather Package 1,605 1,605    
Floor mats 107 107 107  
Premium Package 1       1,374
Satellite radio       344
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,055 2,005 155 2,070
Options (change) 4,358 1,712 107 1,750
Destination 780 780 780 670
Total Price $36,345 $38,195 $37,245 $27,980
Total Invoice $33,404 $35,290 $34,517 $25,743

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,366
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$36,345$38,195$37,245$27,980
Adjustments for Features-3,585-5,560-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,760$32,635$33,500$27,980
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$865$0
Total Invoice$33,404$35,290$34,517$25,743
Adjustments for Features-3,295-5,137-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,109$30,153$31,046$25,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$937$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0$0
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Convertible top   $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,755$7,940$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$5,560$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,295-5,137-3,4710

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

Model Year20092008
ModelPathfinderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.2 in91.7 in
Length192.3 in157.3 in
Width72.8 in67.7 in
Height72.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Journey Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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