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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: $27,280

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,595

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Floor mats 110 110      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230      
5-speed automatic 800        
Cargo net     50 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,480 730 1,205
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Floor mats 74 74      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171      
5-speed automatic 748        
Cargo net     40 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,397 690 1,138
Options (change) 3,090 1,390 1,530 780 1,255
Options (change) 2,684 1,156 1,437 730 1,178
Destination 605 605 835 835 835
Total Price $27,545 $27,745 $27,280 $30,215 $32,155
Total Invoice $25,595 $25,844 $25,835 $28,607 $30,440

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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: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,491
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6265hp V6155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,545$27,745$27,280$30,215$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-580-2,135-2,660-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$27,165$25,145$27,555$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$2,410$1,150
Total Invoice$25,595$25,844$25,835$28,607$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-540-2,022-2,518-5,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,595$25,304$23,813$26,089$24,893
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$2,276$1,080

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimOff RoadSESportClubGrand 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   
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
Lane departure warning    $200
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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   
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
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  $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,185$4,765$6,320$6,845$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580$2,135$2,660$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-2,022-2,518-5,547

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

Model Year20062016
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length178.7 in154.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height74.9 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft34.6 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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

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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