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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: $29,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,410 $22,940 $27,770
Base Invoice $24,400 $21,505 $25,732
Premium Package 1,650 2,070 1,420
Suspension Package 500    
Leather Package   2,060 2,060
Convenience Package   1,070  
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Floor mats   175 175
Fog lights   310  
Premium Package 1,417 1,796 1,232
Suspension Package 430    
Leather Package   1,787 1,787
Convenience Package   928  
Door sill trim plates   63 63
Floor mats   134 134
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 2,150 5,770 3,740
Options (change) 1,847 4,959 3,216
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $29,310 $29,460 $32,260
Total Invoice $26,997 $27,214 $29,698

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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: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,310$29,460$32,260
Adjustments for Features-2900-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$29,460$31,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$26,997$27,214$29,698
Adjustments for Features-2670-898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,730$27,214$28,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,586

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

Model Year201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,995$3,705$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2670-898

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

Model Year20102010
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.3,125 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?
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested162575%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%

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