Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z 2009 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: $30,499

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,615

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,220 $41,570 $27,100
Base Invoice $36,322 $38,495 $25,617
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 50 50 49
Door sill trim plates 110 110  
Suspension Package     650
Premium Package     1,390
Aluminum trim     515
Floor mats 69 69  
Cargo net 37 37 39
Door sill trim plates 78 78  
Suspension Package     558
Premium Package     1,194
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 255 255 2,604
Options (change) 184 184 2,203
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $40,170 $42,520 $30,499
Total Invoice $37,201 $39,374 $28,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,966
Model Year200920092012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine306hp V6306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8240, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$40,170$42,520$30,499
Adjustments for Features-670-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$41,450$30,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$37,201$39,374$28,615
Adjustments for Features-620-9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,581$38,383$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,802$0

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

Model Year200920092012
Model350Z350ZMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Manual tilt 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,515$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-620-9910

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,581 lb.2,442 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 Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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