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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: $29,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Package 2 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350 405 405
Satellite radio 430    
Floor mats   225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 2 1,074    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012    
Rear spoiler 280 344 344
Satellite radio 344    
Floor mats   175 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Options (change) 3,130 980 980
Options (change) 2,710 795 795
Destination 670 885 885
Total Price $29,040 $30,435 $34,555
Total Invoice $26,703 $28,301 $32,133

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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: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,040$30,435$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-635-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$29,800$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$26,703$28,301$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-590-3,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,703$27,711$28,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,065

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,980$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590-3,357

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in191.9 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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