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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: $21,220

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,153

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $24,400 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Premium Package 1,650      
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 40 70 70 70
Rear spoiler 350   340  
Body kit 1,145      
Door sill trim plates   75 75 75
Floor mats   200 200 200
Premium Package 1,417      
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 32 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 280   270  
Body kit 916      
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Floor mats   169 169 169
Options (change) 3,685 345 685 345
Options (change) 3,075 271 541 271
Destination 750 885 885 885
Total Price $30,845 $21,220 $23,070 $23,220
Total Invoice $28,225 $20,153 $21,855 $22,048

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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: $8,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,413
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp 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$30,845$21,220$23,070$23,220
Adjustments for Features-1,7850-2,825-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,060$21,220$20,245$23,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0$2,925
Total Invoice$28,225$20,153$21,855$22,048
Adjustments for Features-1,6330-2,676-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,592$20,153$19,179$22,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0$2,822

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

Model Year2010201720172017
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 $100 
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 $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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
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 $50
No leather in second row$-300   
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$5,850$4,065$6,890$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0$2,825$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6330-2,676-47

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

Model Year20102017
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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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