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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: $34,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,159

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $93

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $30,964 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 50    
Rear spoiler 350    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Cargo net 40    
Rear spoiler 280    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 400 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 320 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $34,025 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $32,159 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98
Model Year201820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,025$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-410-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$35,685$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$32,159$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-371-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,159$32,296$32,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$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 
Total Value of Features$5,770$6,180$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-191

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.2 in
Length154.1 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested17523%
Total Not Requested60077%

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