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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,520

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataZZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionSport TouringNISMO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,425 $35,750 $39,490 $45,790
Door sill trim plates 150 150    
Floor mats     125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200 200
Door sill trim plates 120 120    
Floor mats     96 96
Illuminated door sill trim plates     151 151
Options (change) 150 150 325 325
Options (change) 120 120 247 247
Destination 945 945 925 925
Total Price $35,520 $36,845 $40,740 $47,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129
Model Year2020202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataZZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionSport TouringNISMO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine181hp I4181hp I4332hp V6350hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9240, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$35,520$36,845$40,740$47,040
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-1,685-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$36,845$39,055$46,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$0$7,625

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

Model Year2020202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataZZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionSport TouringNISMO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$5,195$2,845$4,530$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$1,685$360
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-48-9

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

Model Year20202020
ModelMX-5 MiataZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in100.4 in
Length154.1 in167.2 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height49.0 in51.9 in
Curb Weight2,454 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft36.9 ft3

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