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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: $25,820

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,916

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelXterraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,250 $22,810 $25,150 $26,410
Base Invoice $24,875 $21,084 $23,240 $24,400
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 91      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,086 1,013 1,013
Options (change) 320 2,260 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 251 2,082 1,013 1,013
Destination 810 750 750 750
Total Price $27,380 $25,820 $27,000 $28,260
Total Invoice $25,936 $23,916 $25,003 $26,163

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,233
Model Year2011201020102010
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$27,380$25,820$27,000$28,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-1,810-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,380$24,510$25,190$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$840
Total Invoice$25,936$23,916$25,003$26,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,213-1,676-2,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,936$22,703$23,327$23,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$624$766

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

Model Year2011201020102010
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   
Universal garage door opener  $100$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   
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
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   
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
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$3,990$5,300$5,800$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$1,810$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,213-1,676-2,694

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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 Year20112010
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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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