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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: $21,695

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,198

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $19,760
Base Invoice $24,400 $18,428
Premium Package 1,650  
Suspension Package 500  
Rear spoiler 350  
Leather seating surfaces   900
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Premium Package 1,417  
Suspension Package 430  
Rear spoiler 280  
Leather seating surfaces   780
Floor mats   94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Options (change) 2,500 1,155
Options (change) 2,127 990
Destination 750 780
Total Price $29,660 $21,695
Total Invoice $27,277 $20,198

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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: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,849
Model Year20102012
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,660$21,695
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$21,695
Total Invoice$27,277$20,198
Adjustments for Features-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,047$20,198

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

Model Year20102012
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimGrand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
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 $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,900$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2300

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

Model Year20102012
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
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%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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