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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $35,510
Rear spoiler 350 405
Door sill trim plates 150  
Floor mats   235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Rear spoiler 280 344
Door sill trim plates 120  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 500 1,015
Options (change) 400 344
Destination 875 885
Total Price $34,125 $37,410

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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: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,133
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,125$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$33,675

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
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 
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$3,970$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123

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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 Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 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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