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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: $27,280

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,835

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,290 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,444 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Floor mats 200      
Cargo net   50 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,480 730 1,205
Floor mats 163      
Cargo net   40 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,397 690 1,138
Options (change) 200 1,530 780 1,255
Options (change) 163 1,437 730 1,178
Destination 825 835 835 835
Total Price $30,315 $27,280 $30,215 $32,155
Total Invoice $28,432 $25,835 $28,607 $30,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,847
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine266hp V6155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,315$27,280$30,215$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,845-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$25,960$28,370$27,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,410$1,450
Total Invoice$28,432$25,835$28,607$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,747-4,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$24,585$26,860$25,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,275$1,363

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,030$6,350$6,875$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$1,845$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,250-1,747-4,492

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

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.2 in90.9 in
Length192.3 in154.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height72.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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