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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: $31,755

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $28,150
Base Invoice $30,964 $26,232
Rear spoiler 350 405
Door sill trim plates 150  
Technology Package   1,090
Sunroof   800
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Rear spoiler 280 344
Door sill trim plates 120  
Technology Package   965
Sunroof   702
Floor mats   106
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 500 2,780
Options (change) 400 2,383
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,125 $31,755
Total Invoice $32,239 $29,440

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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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,884
Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,125$31,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$30,585
Total Invoice$32,239$29,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$28,355

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,820$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,085

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,109 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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