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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: $29,155

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,296

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,560 $26,350
Base Invoice $25,826 $24,346
Side curtain airbags 700  
Floor mats 115  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Side curtain airbags 607  
Floor mats 83  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 815 2,790
Options (change) 690 2,462
Destination 780 670
Total Price $29,155 $29,810
Total Invoice $27,296 $27,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,159
Model Year20082009
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine261hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,155$29,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$27,270
Total Invoice$27,296$27,478
Adjustments for Features0-2,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,296$25,137

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

Model Year20082009
ModelXterraMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Total Value of Features$4,055$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,341

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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 Year20082009
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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