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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: $28,955

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,533

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,648 $27,575
Suspension Package 500    
Premium Package 2 1,250    
Aluminum trim 515    
Rear spoiler 350   360
Satellite radio 430 350 350
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,600  
Mud guards   140  
Floor mats   170 170
Stability control   600  
Sunroof   900  
Suspension Package 430    
Premium Package 2 1,074    
Aluminum trim 412    
Rear spoiler 280   282
Satellite radio 344 304 304
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,122  
Mud guards   105  
Floor mats   127 127
Stability control   520  
Sunroof   780  
Options (change) 3,045 5,910 1,030
Options (change) 2,540 5,089 844
Destination 670 625 625
Total Price $28,955 $34,585 $31,805
Total Invoice $26,533 $31,362 $29,044

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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: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year200820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,955$34,585$31,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,955$32,225$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$26,533$31,362$29,044
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,533$29,222$28,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$393$0

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

Model Year200820072007
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Convertible top$3000  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,905$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140-215

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

Model Year20082007
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.2 in
Length157.3 in193.5 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested160054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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