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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: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SERF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,390 $32,750
Base Invoice $24,456 $30,964
Premium Package 3,200  
Stability control 600  
Technology Package 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 85 150
Premium Package 2,776  
Stability control 520  
Technology Package 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 63 120
Options (change) 5,885 150
Options (change) 5,094 120
Destination 695 875
Total Price $32,970 $33,775
Total Invoice $30,245 $31,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $0
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $952
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SERF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,970$33,775
Adjustments for Features0-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$32,970
Total Invoice$30,245$31,959
Adjustments for Features0-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$31,197

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

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SERF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-762

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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 Year20092018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in90.9 in
Length182.5 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,077 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.4 ft34.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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