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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: $26,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,211

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimSportSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $34,450
Base Invoice $22,424 $31,550
Convenience Package 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 400 375
Floor mats   195
Convenience Package 928  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 320 298
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,410 570
Options (change) 1,992 444
Destination 795 760
Total Price $26,925 $35,780
Total Invoice $25,211 $32,754

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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: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,582
Model Year20132011
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimSportSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18
Total Price$26,925$35,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$32,545
Total Invoice$25,211$32,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,211$29,793

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

Model Year20132011
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
TrimSportSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,961

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,447 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
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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