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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: $26,945

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $34,380
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $31,845
Premium Package 1,600    
Rear spoiler 350 350 405
Floor mats     210
Premium Package 1,374    
Rear spoiler 280 280 344
Floor mats     159
Options (change) 1,950 350 615
Options (change) 1,654 280 503
Destination 560 560 810
Total Price $26,945 $27,610 $35,805
Total Invoice $24,782 $25,494 $33,158

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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: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,112
Model Year200620062014
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?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$26,945$27,610$35,805
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,945$27,410$34,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$24,782$25,494$33,158
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,782$25,309$31,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$527$0

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

Model Year200620062014
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
Rearview camera  $200
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
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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$4,420$4,620$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,264

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

Model Year20062014
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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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