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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,776

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $4,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $19,070
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $17,786
Rear spoiler 350 350 210
Satellite radio 430    
Floor mats     165
Rear spoiler 280 280 166
Satellite radio 344    
Floor mats     129
Options (change) 780 350 375
Options (change) 624 280 295
Destination 560 560 695
Total Price $25,775 $27,610 $20,140
Total Invoice $23,752 $25,494 $18,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,230
Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,775$27,610$20,140
Adjustments for Features-810-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$25,250$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$23,752$25,494$18,776
Adjustments for Features-746-2,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,006$23,315$18,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,175$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-2,1790

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in105.7 in
Length157.3 in179.8 in
Width67.7 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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