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Nissan Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelZZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringTouring SportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,570 $48,100 $30,195
Base Invoice $43,946 $45,389 $28,548
Floor mats 125 125  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 200  
Door sill trim plates     150
Floor mats 96 96  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 151 151  
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 325 325 150
Options (change) 247 247 120
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $47,780 $49,310 $31,220
Total Invoice $45,078 $46,521 $29,543

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,450
Model Year201820182018
ModelZZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringTouring SportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine332hp V6332hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8240, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$47,780$49,310$31,220
Adjustments for Features-2,210-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,570$47,900$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0
Total Invoice$45,078$46,521$29,543
Adjustments for Features-2,085-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,993$45,191$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,198$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelZZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringTouring SportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,755$6,955$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,085-1,3300

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

Model Year20182018
ModelZMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.4 in90.9 in
Length167.2 in154.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height52.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,432 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume4.1 ft34.6 ft3

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