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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: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $25,854 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Suspension Package 650      
Premium Package 1,390      
Cargo net 50      
Rear spoiler 400      
Braking and Airbag Package   800    
Leather Sport Package   3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Floor mats   160 160 160
Suspension Package 558      
Premium Package 1,194      
Cargo net 40      
Rear spoiler 320      
Braking and Airbag Package   694    
Leather Sport Package   3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Floor mats   119 119 119
Options (change) 2,490 6,010 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 2,112 5,357 1,117 1,117
Destination 795 605 605 605
Total Price $30,635 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $28,761 $27,788 $27,062 $29,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $757
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$30,635$30,215$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-1,7900-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$30,215$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,900
Total Invoice$28,761$27,788$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-1,6810-739-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,080$27,788$26,323$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$2,682

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

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,045$3,255$4,055$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6810-739-138

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

Model Year20132006
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.2 in
Length157.3 in192.3 in
Width67.7 in70.4 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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