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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: $30,595

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,064

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $28,427
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   360 350
Proximity key     130
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   282 280
Proximity key     112
Options (change) 5,970 3,430 480
Options (change) 5,193 2,931 392
Destination 625 625 835
Total Price $30,595 $32,455 $31,380
Total Invoice $28,064 $29,871 $29,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $442
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$30,595$32,455$31,380
Adjustments for Features0-925-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$31,530$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$28,064$29,871$29,654
Adjustments for Features0-851-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,064$29,020$28,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0

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

Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
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
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 tilt 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$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$5,255$6,180$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851-1,148

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

Model Year20072016
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length189.8 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested260057%
Total Not Requested200043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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