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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: $22,730

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,585

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimRF Grand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $30,839 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Cargo net 50 70 70 70
Door sill trim plates 150 75 75 75
Proximity key 130      
Premium Technology Package   3,820    
Floor mats   200 200 200
Premium Package       2,590
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 120 53 53 53
Proximity key 112      
Premium Technology Package   3,382    
Floor mats   169 169 169
Premium Package       2,293
Options (change) 330 4,165 345 2,935
Options (change) 272 3,653 271 2,564
Destination 875 885 885 885
Total Price $33,825 $25,040 $22,730 $25,810
Total Invoice $31,986 $23,535 $21,585 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,326
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimRF Grand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,825$25,040$22,730$25,810
Adjustments for Features-85-2,0800-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,740$22,960$22,730$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$2,900
Total Invoice$31,986$23,535$21,585$24,341
Adjustments for Features-80-1,9550-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$21,580$21,585$24,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5$2,591

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

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimRF Grand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,095$6,090$4,010$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$2,080$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-1,9550-170

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

Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested200540%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested95531%

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