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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: $31,930

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,425 $25,350
Door sill trim plates 150 85
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,200
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates 120 63
Technology Package   1,735
Premium Package   2,776
Stability control   520
Options (change) 150 5,885
Options (change) 120 5,094
Destination 945 695
Total Price $35,520 $31,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,243
Model Year20202008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine181hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,520$31,930
Adjustments for Features-8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$31,930

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

Model Year20202008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring3.5 SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$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
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
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240

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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 Year20202008
ModelMX-5 MiataAltima
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in105.3 in
Length154.1 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,454 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft37.4 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 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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