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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,425 $28,995 $35,510
Rear spoiler 350 405 405
Door sill trim plates 150    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Rear spoiler 280 344 344
Door sill trim plates 120    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 500 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 400 344 344
Destination 945 885 885
Total Price $35,870 $32,185 $37,410

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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 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year202020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,870$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,135-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$29,050$33,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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

Model Year202020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataAltimaAltima
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,970$7,105$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-123

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

Model Year20202018
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 Weight2,454 lb.3,198 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

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 3.5 SL

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

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