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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: $26,770

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,139

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,970 $31,290 $34,380
Base Invoice $22,671 $28,988 $31,845
Convenience Package 1,080    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 400   405
Floor mats   210 210
Convenience Package 928    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 320   344
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 1,980 210 615
Options (change) 1,648 159 503
Destination 820 810 810
Total Price $26,770 $32,310 $35,805
Total Invoice $25,139 $29,957 $33,158

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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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year201520142014
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSSV
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,770$32,310$35,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$30,525$32,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015
Total Invoice$25,139$29,957$33,158
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-3,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,139$28,302$30,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,832

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

Model Year201520142014
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
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive, small  $5
USB port  $25
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
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$4,170$5,955$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,655-3,024

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

Model Year20152014
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 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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