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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: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,761

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSVSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $35,270 $38,530 $40,940
Base Invoice $25,854 $32,927 $35,966 $38,212
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Rear spoiler 400 405 430 405
Cargo net 50      
Floor mats   300 310 300
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Rear spoiler 320 344 364 344
Cargo net 40      
Floor mats   234 249 234
Options (change) 2,490 705 740 705
Options (change) 2,112 578 613 578
Destination 795 885 885 885
Total Price $30,635 $36,860 $40,155 $42,530
Total Invoice $28,761 $34,390 $37,464 $39,675

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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: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,101
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSVSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$30,635$36,860$40,155$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-5,360-7,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$34,150$34,795$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645$920
Total Invoice$28,761$34,390$37,464$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,528-5,001-6,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,761$31,862$32,463$32,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$601$854

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

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSVSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control  $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,795$7,505$10,155$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$5,360$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,528-5,001-6,959

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

Model Year20132018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in109.3 in
Length157.3 in192.8 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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