Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2012

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Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,440

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $12,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,791

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,650 $40,000 $23,470
Base Invoice $34,820 $36,993 $22,188
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Floor mats 90 90  
Convenience Package     1,160
CD changer, in-dash     500
Aluminum trim     515
5-speed shiftable automatic 925 925  
Floor mats 64 64  
Convenience Package     996
CD changer, in-dash     400
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 2,175
Options (change) 989 989 1,808
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $39,345 $41,695 $26,440
Total Invoice $36,414 $38,587 $24,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,602
Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine287hp V6287hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$39,345$41,695$26,440
Adjustments for Features-4,345-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$36,950$26,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$36,414$38,587$24,791
Adjustments for Features-4,021-4,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,393$34,196$24,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,803$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Stability control $400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,490$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,021-4,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062012
Model350ZMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length169.8 in157.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height52.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume4.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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