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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: $21,730

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,637

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $24,400 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
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 $21,730 $25,010 $23,720
Total Invoice $28,225 $20,637 $23,693 $22,522

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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: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,629
Model Year2010201820182018
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?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,845$21,730$25,010$23,720
Adjustments for Features-1,435-800-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$20,930$20,355$23,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,365
Total Invoice$28,225$20,637$23,693$22,522
Adjustments for Features-1,313-760-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,912$19,877$19,283$22,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$594$0$3,239

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

Model Year2010201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$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$900
Infotainment 
App support  $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 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
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$5,820$5,185$9,040$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$800$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,313-760-4,4100

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

Model Year20102018
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?
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
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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