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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: $21,930

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,377

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $19,590
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $18,270
Premium Package 1,600    
Cargo net 40 40 55
Rear spoiler 350 350 295
Satellite radio 430    
Leather Package     1,030
Floor mats     170
Premium Package 1,374    
Cargo net 32 32 47
Rear spoiler 280 280 240
Satellite radio 344    
Leather Package     894
Floor mats     136
Options (change) 2,420 390 1,550
Options (change) 2,030 312 1,317
Destination 560 560 790
Total Price $27,415 $27,650 $21,930
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,526 $20,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,061
Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,415$27,650$21,930
Adjustments for Features-785-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,865$21,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$20,377
Adjustments for Features-720-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,438$24,801$20,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSL
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,425$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-720-7250

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

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

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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