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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,705

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,717

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $22,810
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $21,084
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 430
Body kit 340 340 1,145
Convenience Package     1,160
Cargo net     40
CD changer, in-dash     500
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 344
Body kit 262 262 916
Convenience Package     996
Cargo net     32
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 1,500 850 3,275
Options (change) 1,286 685 2,688
Destination 605 605 750
Total Price $25,705 $28,855 $26,835
Total Invoice $23,717 $26,630 $24,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $471
Model Year200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp V6250hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,705$28,855$26,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,705$25,680$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$23,717$26,630$24,522
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-1,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,717$23,700$23,229
Cost Above Minimum$17$0$0

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

Model Year200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350
Roll bar  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,905$6,080$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,930-1,293

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20062010
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in91.7 in
Length192.3 in157.3 in
Width70.4 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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