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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: $26,790

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,692

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $22,810 $25,150 $26,410
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $21,084 $23,240 $24,400
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900        
Floor mats 110 110      
Satellite radio 350 350 430 430 430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230      
5-speed automatic 800        
Convenience Package     1,160    
CD changer, in-dash     500    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100 1,100
Cargo net     40 40 40
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780        
Floor mats 74 74      
Satellite radio 304 304 344 344 344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171      
5-speed automatic 748        
Convenience Package     996    
CD changer, in-dash     400    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,086 1,013 1,013
Cargo net     32 32 32
Options (change) 3,090 1,390 3,230 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 2,684 1,156 2,858 1,389 1,389
Destination 605 605 750 750 750
Total Price $27,545 $27,745 $26,790 $27,470 $28,730
Total Invoice $25,595 $25,844 $24,692 $25,379 $26,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6265hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,545$27,745$26,790$27,470$28,730
Adjustments for Features0-580-910-1,160-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$27,165$25,880$26,310$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$430$390
Total Invoice$25,595$25,844$24,692$25,379$26,539
Adjustments for Features0-540-839-1,072-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,595$25,304$23,853$24,307$24,267
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$454$414

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

Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,035$4,615$4,945$5,195$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$910$1,160$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-839-1,072-2,272

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

Model Year20062010
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length178.7 in157.3 in
Width72.8 in67.7 in
Height74.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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