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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: $34,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSRPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $38,530 $40,940
Base Invoice $30,964 $35,966 $38,212
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350 430 405
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats   310 300
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280 364 344
Cargo net 40    
Floor mats   249 234
Options (change) 550 740 705
Options (change) 440 613 578
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $34,175 $40,155 $42,530
Total Invoice $32,279 $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 RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSRPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$34,175$40,155$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$35,920$36,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$32,279$37,464$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,951-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,279$33,513$33,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$252

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSRPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row$-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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,970$8,205$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,951-5,910

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in109.3 in
Length154.1 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.3 ft3

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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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