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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: $30,635

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,761

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $25,854 $25,511 $27,437
Suspension Package 650    
Premium Package 1,390    
Cargo net 50    
Rear spoiler 400    
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500  
Mud guards   130  
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Suspension Package 558    
Premium Package 1,194    
Cargo net 40    
Rear spoiler 320    
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035  
Mud guards   99  
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Options (change) 2,490 5,790 2,460
Options (change) 2,112 4,990 2,116
Destination 795 605 605
Total Price $30,635 $34,295 $33,065
Total Invoice $28,761 $31,106 $30,158

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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: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,365
Model Year201320062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
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$30,635$34,295$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-910-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$33,385$33,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0
Total Invoice$28,761$31,106$30,158
Adjustments for Features0-825-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,761$30,281$30,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0

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

Model Year201320062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
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
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$5,455$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-32

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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 Year20132006
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,474 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested125044%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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