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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: $28,030

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,407

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,560 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $25,826 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Side curtain airbags 700      
Floor mats 115      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Cargo net   50 50 50
Satellite radio   430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash   500 500  
Side curtain airbags 607      
Floor mats 83      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,204 565 1,040
Cargo net   40 40 40
Satellite radio   344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash   400 400  
Options (change) 815 3,240 1,580 1,580
Options (change) 690 2,916 1,349 1,424
Destination 780 820 820 820
Total Price $29,155 $28,030 $29,305 $29,950
Total Invoice $27,296 $26,407 $27,612 $28,295

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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: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,209
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine261hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,155$28,030$29,305$29,950
Adjustments for Features0-340-340-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$27,690$28,965$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275$570
Total Invoice$27,296$26,407$27,612$28,295
Adjustments for Features0-320-320-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,296$26,087$27,292$26,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205$611

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

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESportClubGrand 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   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Roll bar $200$200$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$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  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
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$4,305$4,645$4,645$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$340$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-320-320-1,597

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

Model Year20082015
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.2,542 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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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