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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $35,510
Proximity key 130  
Rear spoiler 350 405
Door sill trim plates 150  
Floor mats   235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Proximity key 112  
Rear spoiler 280 344
Door sill trim plates 120  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 630 1,015
Options (change) 512 344
Destination 835 885
Total Price $31,530 $37,410

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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 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,646
Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,530$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$34,325

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-101

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Altima features.

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height48.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,332 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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