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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,836

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $28,427 $18,921 $19,641
Cargo net 50 55 55
Rear spoiler 350   340
Proximity key 130    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Navigation Package   720 720
Premium Package   2,230  
Floor mats   180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Cargo net 40 49 49
Rear spoiler 280   270
Proximity key 112    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Navigation Package   637 637
Premium Package   1,974  
Floor mats   148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 680 3,535 1,645
Options (change) 552 3,074 1,370
Destination 835 825 825
Total Price $31,580 $24,270 $23,140
Total Invoice $29,814 $22,820 $21,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,821
Model Year201620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,580$24,270$23,140
Adjustments for Features-2,285-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$23,615$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,814$22,820$21,836
Adjustments for Features-2,157-6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,657$22,204$21,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year201620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Total Value of Features$5,895$4,265$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,157-6160

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height48.6 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested133054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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