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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: $24,690

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,645

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $21,635
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $20,002
Floor mats 170 170  
Fog lights 310    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360 350
CD changer, in-dash     500
Convenience Package     1,105
Satellite radio     430
Floor mats 134 134  
Fog lights 251    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282 280
CD changer, in-dash     400
Convenience Package     949
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 980 530 2,385
Options (change) 847 416 1,973
Destination 625 625 670
Total Price $25,605 $29,555 $24,690
Total Invoice $23,718 $27,356 $22,645

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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: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,344
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6270hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,605$29,555$24,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$25,580$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$23,718$27,356$22,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,679-312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,718$23,677$22,333
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$0

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

Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$3,955$7,930$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,679-312

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

Model Year20072008
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in91.7 in
Length189.8 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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