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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: $25,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,258

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $9,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,435 $33,270 $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940
Base Invoice $20,726 $31,062 $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212
CD changer, in-dash 500          
Satellite radio 430          
Body kit 1,145 420 420 420 420 420
Rear spoiler 350 405 405 405 430 405
Cargo net 40          
Floor mats   300 300 300 310 300
CD changer, in-dash 400          
Satellite radio 344          
Body kit 916 349 349 349 349 349
Rear spoiler 280 344 344 344 364 344
Cargo net 32          
Floor mats   234 234 234 249 234
Options (change) 2,465 1,125 1,125 1,125 1,160 1,125
Options (change) 1,972 927 927 927 962 927
Destination 560 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $25,460 $35,280 $37,280 $39,700 $40,575 $42,950
Total Invoice $23,258 $32,874 $34,739 $36,994 $37,813 $40,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,647
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$25,460$35,280$37,280$39,700$40,575$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,960-8,060-8,385-10,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$31,020$31,320$31,640$32,190$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$620$1,170$1,370
Total Invoice$23,258$32,874$34,739$36,994$37,813$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-3,969-5,554-7,511-7,814-9,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,258$28,905$29,185$29,483$29,999$30,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280$578$1,094$1,278

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

Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app     $25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Moving object detection, front     $25
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Roll bar$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control    $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,095$8,355$10,055$12,155$12,480$14,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260$5,960$8,060$8,385$10,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,969-5,554-7,511-7,814-9,841

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

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in192.8 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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