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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: $30,035

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,555

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $24,346 $26,229 $28,286
Suspension Package 500    
Premium Package 1,650    
Aluminum trim 515    
Rear spoiler 350   370
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Suspension Package 430    
Premium Package 1,417    
Aluminum trim 412    
Rear spoiler 280   291
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Options (change) 3,015 4,425 2,245
Options (change) 2,539 3,870 1,948
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $30,035 $33,750 $33,820
Total Invoice $27,555 $30,794 $30,929

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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: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp 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$30,035$33,750$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$32,190$32,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$27,555$30,794$30,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,423-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,555$29,371$29,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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

Model Year200920082008
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$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
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$300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
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$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$3,770$5,330$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,423-1,335

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima features.

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

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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