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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: $21,145

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,100

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $22,767 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Premium Package 2 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 40 70 70 70
Rear spoiler 350   340  
Satellite radio 430      
Body kit 1,145      
Floor mats   200 200 200
Premium Package 2 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 32 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 280   270  
Satellite radio 344      
Body kit 916      
Floor mats   169 169 169
Options (change) 3,715 270 610 270
Options (change) 3,076 218 488 218
Destination 595 885 885 885
Total Price $28,960 $21,145 $22,995 $23,145
Total Invoice $26,438 $20,100 $21,802 $21,995

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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: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,323
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,960$21,145$22,995$23,145
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-2,825-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$21,145$20,170$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0$2,925
Total Invoice$26,438$20,100$21,802$21,995
Adjustments for Features-9910-2,678-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,447$20,100$19,124$21,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0$2,823

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

Model Year2007201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
CVT $1000$1000 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,325$4,240$7,065$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$2,825$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-9910-2,678-48

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

Model Year20072017
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.2,849 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

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

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