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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Suspension Package 500        
Satellite radio 430   350 350 350
Body kit 1,145 1,145 340 340  
Cargo net 40 40      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Braking and Airbag Package     800    
Leather Sport Package     3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Floor mats     160 160 160
Suspension Package 430        
Satellite radio 344   304 304 304
Body kit 916 916 262 262  
Cargo net 32 32      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400      
Rear spoiler 280 280      
Braking and Airbag Package     694    
Leather Sport Package     3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Floor mats     119 119 119
Options (change) 2,965 2,035 6,350 1,650 1,310
Options (change) 2,402 1,628 5,619 1,379 1,117
Destination 560 560 605 605 605
Total Price $27,960 $29,295 $30,555 $29,655 $31,565
Total Invoice $25,530 $26,842 $28,050 $27,324 $29,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,960$29,295$30,555$29,655$31,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-585-1,385-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$28,045$29,970$28,270$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$1,700$0$2,560
Total Invoice$25,530$26,842$28,050$27,324$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-537-1,276-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,530$25,697$27,513$26,048$28,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$1,465$0$2,416

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key $250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control $400   
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,420$4,755$5,555$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$585$1,385$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,145-537-1,276-679

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

Model Year20062006
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.2 in
Length157.3 in192.3 in
Width67.7 in70.4 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested192552%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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