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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: $22,680

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,201

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $19,640
Base Invoice $24,346 $18,521
Premium Package 1,650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo net 40 55
Rear spoiler 350 340
Leather Package   1,030
Floor mats   180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 1,417  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Cargo net 32 49
Rear spoiler 280 270
Leather Package   904
Floor mats   148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 3,140 2,230
Options (change) 2,742 1,870
Destination 670 810
Total Price $30,160 $22,680
Total Invoice $27,758 $21,201

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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: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,546
Model Year20092014
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,160$22,680
Adjustments for Features-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$22,680
Total Invoice$27,758$21,201
Adjustments for Features-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,747$21,201

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

Model Year20092014
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand TouringSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,400$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0110

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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 Year20092014
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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