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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $32,750
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $30,964
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net     50
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Rear spoiler     280
Cargo net     40
Options (change) 7,810 3,110 400
Options (change) 6,904 2,678 320
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $32,015 $31,115 $34,025
Total Invoice $29,335 $28,623 $32,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp V6250hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$32,015$31,115$34,025
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$30,315$31,735
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0
Total Invoice$29,335$28,623$32,159
Adjustments for Features0-736-2,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,335$27,887$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,448$0$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,055$4,855$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736-2,164

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

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in90.9 in
Length192.3 in154.1 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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