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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Nissan 370Z: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mazda MX-5 Miata holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mazda MX-5 Miata comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Nissan 370Z. Over the first five years the Mazda MX-5 Miata loses roughly $8,056 while the Nissan 370Z loses about $8,534 — a gap near $478.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mazda MX-5 Miata sheds about 10% in year one versus 5% for the Nissan 370Z. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.