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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: $29,170

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,350 $25,350
Base Invoice $24,346 $23,495
Premium Package 1,650 3,200
Suspension Package 500  
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates   85
Premium Package 1,417 2,776
Suspension Package 430  
Stability control   520
Door sill trim plates   63
Options (change) 2,150 3,885
Options (change) 1,847 3,359
Destination 670 695
Total Price $29,170 $29,930
Total Invoice $26,863 $27,549

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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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,170$29,930
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$29,930
Total Invoice$26,863$27,549
Adjustments for Features-5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,306$27,549

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,245$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5570

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Altima features.

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

Model Year20092008
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.3,056 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 ft37.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested92531%

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