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

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Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,900

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,946

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,670 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,783 $30,169 $30,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210    
Floor mats 135    
6-speed shiftable automatic   600 1,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Floor mats 106    
6-speed shiftable automatic   566 1,016
Options (change) 345 600 1,075
Options (change) 278 566 1,016
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $26,900 $33,385 $34,700
Total Invoice $25,946 $31,610 $32,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine261hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,900$33,385$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,900$30,775$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$0
Total Invoice$25,946$31,610$32,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,471-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,946$29,139$28,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,028$0

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

Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $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 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$6,325$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,471-4,744

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

Model Year20152018
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length178.7 in154.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height74.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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