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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: $24,670

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,423

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSentraSentraSentra
TrimRF Grand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $30,964 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Cargo net 50 70 70 70
Door sill trim plates 150 75 75 75
Premium Package   3,560   2,590
Floor mats   200 200 200
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 120 53 53 53
Premium Package   3,150   2,293
Floor mats   169 169 169
Options (change) 200 3,905 345 2,935
Options (change) 160 3,421 271 2,564
Destination 875 885 885 885
Total Price $33,825 $25,290 $24,670 $26,310
Total Invoice $31,999 $23,787 $23,423 $24,815

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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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,565
Model Year2018201820182018
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?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,825$25,290$24,670$26,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,320-2,095-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$22,970$22,575$25,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$3,315
Total Invoice$31,999$23,787$23,423$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,182-1,989-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,999$21,605$21,434$24,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0$2,985

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

Model Year2018201820182018
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$600 
Cruise control$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$200 
Forward collision warning $200$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$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$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$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$3,895$6,215$5,990$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320$2,095$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,182-1,989-396

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

Model Year20182018
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested307573%
Total Not Requested115527%

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?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested95531%

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