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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: $24,510

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,250 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $24,875 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Floor mats 120      
Convenience Package   1,105    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 91      
Convenience Package   949    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Options (change) 120 2,205 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 91 2,031 1,013 1,012
Destination 810 670 670 670
Total Price $27,180 $24,510 $25,700 $27,010
Total Invoice $25,776 $22,703 $23,799 $25,005

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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: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,194
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine261hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,180$24,510$25,700$27,010
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,460-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,180$23,300$24,240$24,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940$1,350
Total Invoice$25,776$22,703$23,799$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,121-1,352-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,776$21,582$22,447$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$1,238

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

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportTouringGrand 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 rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
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   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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$3,840$5,050$5,300$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$1,460$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,121-1,352-2,185

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,143 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
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 wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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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