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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: $27,565

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,278

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $22,568 $24,654
Floor mats 200 200    
Premium Package     1,600  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Satellite radio     430  
Cargo net     40 40
Floor mats 163 163    
Premium Package     1,374  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Satellite radio     344  
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 200 200 2,570 540
Options (change) 163 163 2,150 432
Destination 825 825 560 560
Total Price $37,655 $41,265 $27,565 $27,800
Total Invoice $34,915 $38,252 $25,278 $25,646

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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: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,628
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine266hp V6hp 170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$37,655$41,265$27,565$27,800
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,33500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$36,930$27,565$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0$235
Total Invoice$34,915$38,252$25,278$25,646
Adjustments for Features-3,009-4,01800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$34,234$25,278$25,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$0$368

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,680$4,345$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$4,335$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-4,01800

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

Model Year20122006
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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