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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: $23,875

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,582

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $28,427 $19,395 $21,063
Rear spoiler 350   340
Proximity key 130    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Premium Package   2,590  
Floor mats   180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler 280   270
Proximity key 112    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Premium Package   2,293  
Floor mats   148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 630 3,120 870
Options (change) 512 2,707 684
Destination 835 835 835
Total Price $31,530 $24,365 $23,875
Total Invoice $29,774 $22,937 $22,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,018
Model Year201620162016
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$31,530$24,365$23,875
Adjustments for Features-635-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,895$23,535$23,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$29,774$22,937$22,582
Adjustments for Features-600-7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,174$22,156$22,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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

Model Year201620162016
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,890$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-7810

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

Model Year20162016
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.2,849 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested185546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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