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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: $33,290

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850
Rear spoiler 350 405 405 405 405
Door sill trim plates 150        
Technology Package   1,290 1,290    
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375 375
Rear spoiler 280 344 344 344 344
Door sill trim plates 120        
Technology Package   0 0    
Floor mats   0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 500 2,305 2,305 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 400 344 344 344 344
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $34,125 $33,290 $35,230 $36,940 $37,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,122
Model Year20182019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,125$33,290$35,230$36,940$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,135-3,135-3,635-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$30,155$32,095$33,305$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,940$3,150$3,970

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

Model Year20182019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350    
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$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$200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
HD radio$50    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,970$7,105$7,105$7,605$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135$3,135$3,635$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-110-122-119

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

Model Year20182019
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.2 in
Length154.1 in192.9 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height49.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

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

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