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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: $25,870

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,419

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,770 $23,970
Base Invoice $25,732 $22,671
Floor mats 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Convenience Package   1,080
Floor mats 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Convenience Package   928
Options (change) 175 1,080
Options (change) 134 928
Destination 750 820
Total Price $28,695 $25,870
Total Invoice $26,616 $24,419

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,515
Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,695$25,870
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$25,870
Total Invoice$26,616$24,419
Adjustments for Features-6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,934$24,419

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

Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height 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$4,305$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6820

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

Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.3 in91.7 in
Length182.5 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height55.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.6 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 Volume8.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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