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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: $28,290

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $29,990 $34,250
Premium Package 1 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 405 405
Floor mats   235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Premium Package 1 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 344 344
Floor mats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 2,380 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 1,998 344 344
Destination 670 975 975
Total Price $28,290 $31,980 $36,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,799
Model Year200820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4188hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$28,290$31,980$36,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,290$30,195$32,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,560

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

Model Year200820212021
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$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$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Convertible top$3000  
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,595$6,380$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74-127

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

Model Year20082021
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.2 in
Length157.3 in192.9 in
Width67.7 in72.9 in
Height49.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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 2.5 Platinum

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

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