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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: $27,375

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,126

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $25,230
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $23,647
Premium Package 1,600   2,070
Rear spoiler 350 350 470
Satellite radio 430    
Leather Package     2,060
Convenience Package     1,220
Floor mats     180
Fog lights     380
Premium Package 1,374   1,796
Rear spoiler 280 280 375
Satellite radio 344    
Leather Package     1,787
Convenience Package     1,058
Floor mats     146
Fog lights     292
Options (change) 2,380 350 6,380
Options (change) 1,998 280 5,454
Destination 560 560 790
Total Price $27,375 $27,610 $32,400
Total Invoice $25,126 $25,494 $29,891

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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: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,464
Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,375$27,610$32,400
Adjustments for Features00-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$27,610$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,126$25,494$29,891
Adjustments for Features00-1,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,126$25,494$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $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
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,920$3,920$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,301

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

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in105.3 in
Length157.3 in182.5 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,126 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested59568%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%

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