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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: $29,695

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,392

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $27,920 $30,820
Base Invoice $26,051 $25,813 $28,488
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Rear spoiler 400 405 405
Floor mats   210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Rear spoiler 320 344 344
Floor mats   159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 2,440 965 965
Options (change) 2,072 769 769
Destination 820 810 810
Total Price $30,810 $29,695 $32,595
Total Invoice $28,943 $27,392 $30,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,629
Model Year201520142014
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,810$29,695$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-85-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$29,610$31,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$28,943$27,392$30,067
Adjustments for Features0-78-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,943$27,314$29,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,029

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

Model Year201520142014
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
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 
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$5,030$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-724

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

Model Year20152014
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,109 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
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 3.5 SL

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

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