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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: $25,480

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,479

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,560 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $25,826 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Side curtain airbags 700      
Floor mats 115      
Convenience Package   1,105    
CD changer, in-dash   500    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Cargo net   40 40 40
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Side curtain airbags 607      
Floor mats 83      
Convenience Package   949    
CD changer, in-dash   400    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Cargo net   32 32 32
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 815 3,175 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 690 2,807 1,389 1,388
Destination 780 670 670 670
Total Price $29,155 $25,480 $26,170 $27,480
Total Invoice $27,296 $23,479 $24,175 $25,381

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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: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,433
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine261hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,155$25,480$26,170$27,480
Adjustments for Features-41000-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$25,480$26,170$26,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$1,100
Total Invoice$27,296$23,479$24,175$25,381
Adjustments for Features-38400-831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,912$23,479$24,175$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$696$1,071

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportTouringGrand 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   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,955$4,545$4,545$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-38400-831

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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