Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| MX-5 | Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda | Nissan |
| Starting price | $30,730 | $42,970 |
| Monthly payment | $357 | $500 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 29.0 mpg | 20.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 301 g/mi–306 g/mi | 406 g/mi–468 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Mazda MX-5 and Nissan Z suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
MX-5 starts at $30,730; Z starts at $42,970. The difference is $12,240, making MX-5 about 28% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: MX-5 — $357; Z — $500. The difference is $143 per month, with MX-5 lower.
Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is MX-5 — 29.0 mpg; Z — 20.0 mpg. MX-5 uses less energy in everyday driving.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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