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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,875

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,526

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $34,450
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $31,550
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Premium Package 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 350 375
Floor mats     195
Xenon HID headlights     400
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Premium Package 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 280 298
Floor mats     146
Xenon HID headlights     347
Options (change) 2,880 850 970
Options (change) 2,398 680 791
Destination 560 560 760
Total Price $27,875 $28,110 $36,180
Total Invoice $25,526 $25,894 $33,101

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,102
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$27,875$28,110$36,180
Adjustments for Features00-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$28,110$34,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,526$25,894$33,101
Adjustments for Features00-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,526$25,894$31,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,920$3,920$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,473

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

Model Year20062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in190.6 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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