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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: $30,335

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $30,240 $32,400 $35,180
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Rear spoiler 400 405 405 405
Floor mats   235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Rear spoiler 320 344 344 344
Floor mats   0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0
Options (change) 2,440 1,015 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 2,072 344 344 344
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $30,335 $32,180 $34,340 $37,120

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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 VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,378
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,335$32,180$34,340$37,120
Adjustments for Features0-985-985-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$31,195$33,355$32,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160$1,165

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

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,745$5,730$5,730$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$985$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-39-36-163

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

Model Year20122020
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

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