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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: $35,870

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,425 $28,630 $30,880
Rear spoiler 350   370
Door sill trim plates 150    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 280   291
Door sill trim plates 120    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 500 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 400 6,211 4,289
Destination 945 695 695
Total Price $35,870 $36,450 $36,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,213
Model Year202020082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
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$35,870$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$34,715$34,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170

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

Model Year202020082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMaximaMaxima
TrimRF Grand TouringSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$200
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,870$6,605$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,577-1,489

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima features.

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

Model Year20202008
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 Weight2,454 lb.3,580 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%

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