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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: $21,775

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,644

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $24,714 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Rear spoiler 400   340
Body kit 1,145    
Floor mats   180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Rear spoiler 320   270
Body kit 916    
Floor mats   148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 3,695 530 870
Options (change) 3,083 414 684
Destination 795 835 835
Total Price $31,200 $21,775 $23,875
Total Invoice $28,592 $20,644 $22,582

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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: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,200$21,775$23,875
Adjustments for Features-1,6850-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$21,775$21,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$28,592$20,644$22,582
Adjustments for Features-1,5440-2,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,048$20,644$19,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0

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

Model Year201120162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,950$4,265$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5440-2,672

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

Model Year20112016
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?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%

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