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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: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,743

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $25,240
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $23,323
Floor mats 200 200  
Premium Package 1     1,600
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net     40
Floor mats 163 163  
Premium Package 1     1,374
Satellite radio     344
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 200 200 2,070
Options (change) 163 163 1,750
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $37,655 $41,265 $27,980
Total Invoice $34,915 $38,252 $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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,894
Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine266hp V6hp 166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,655$41,265$27,980
Adjustments for Features-3,535-4,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$36,615$27,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,495$0
Total Invoice$34,915$38,252$25,743
Adjustments for Features-3,278-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,637$33,942$25,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,305$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMX-5 Miata
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
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
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
SD Card slot $25 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,730$8,845$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$4,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-4,3100

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

Model Year20122008
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

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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