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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: $25,500

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,454

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSport3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,810 $26,450 $29,830 $32,350
Base Invoice $21,084 $24,456 $27,575 $30,138
Convenience Package 1,160      
Satellite radio 430      
Rear spoiler 350   405 405
Floor mats   135 135 135
Convenience Package 996      
Satellite radio 344      
Rear spoiler 280   344 344
Floor mats   106 106 106
Options (change) 1,940 135 540 540
Options (change) 1,620 106 450 450
Destination 750 825 825 825
Total Price $25,500 $27,410 $31,195 $33,715
Total Invoice $23,454 $25,387 $28,850 $31,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSport3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,500$27,410$31,195$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-520-4,295-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,500$26,890$26,900$28,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10$1,530
Total Invoice$23,454$25,387$28,850$31,413
Adjustments for Features0-482-3,972-4,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,454$24,905$24,878$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$0$1,602

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

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSport3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25$25
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,865$8,640$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$4,295$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482-3,972-4,933

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

Model Year20102015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in191.5 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,295 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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