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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $19,070
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $17,786
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Rear spoiler   350 210
Floor mats     165
Sunroof     750
Mud guards     140
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Rear spoiler   280 166
Floor mats     129
Sunroof     651
Mud guards     106
Options (change) 3,770 350 1,265
Options (change) 3,238 280 1,052
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $36,555 $33,975 $21,030
Total Invoice $34,282 $32,119 $19,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,343
Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,555$33,975$21,030
Adjustments for Features-1,730-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$30,545$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$4,280$0$0
Total Invoice$34,282$32,119$19,533
Adjustments for Features-1,622-3,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,660$28,876$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$3,784$0$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSentra
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,170$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,622-3,2430

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

Model Year20182008
ModelMX-5 MiataSentra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in105.7 in
Length154.1 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%

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