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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: $24,260

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,301

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $31,000 $33,240
Base Invoice $20,002 $28,396 $30,444
Convenience Package 1,105    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 350 380 380
Floor mats   195 195
Convenience Package 949    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 280 303 303
Floor mats   146 146
Options (change) 1,955 575 575
Options (change) 1,629 449 449
Destination 670 790 790
Total Price $24,260 $32,365 $34,605
Total Invoice $22,301 $29,635 $31,683

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,830
Model Year200820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,260$32,365$34,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,260$29,630$30,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$22,301$29,635$31,683
Adjustments for Features0-2,504-3,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,301$27,131$28,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$903

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

Model Year200820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
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
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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
Total Value of Features$3,645$6,380$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,504-3,649

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

Model Year20082013
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 Weight2,441 lb.3,556 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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