Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,540

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,957

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $2,269

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,040 $28,970 $32,620
Base Invoice $22,534 $26,842 $30,839
Premium Package 2,070 1,420  
Convenience Package 1,070    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Leather Package 2,060 2,060  
Rear spoiler 470 470 350
Floor mats 180 180  
Door sill trim plates 90 90 150
Proximity key     130
Premium Package 1,796 1,232  
Convenience Package 928    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Leather Package 1,787 1,787  
Rear spoiler 375 375 280
Floor mats 146 146  
Door sill trim plates 68 68 120
Proximity key     112
Options (change) 7,720 6,000 630
Options (change) 6,643 5,151 512
Destination 780 780 875
Total Price $32,540 $35,750 $34,125
Total Invoice $29,957 $32,773 $32,226

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year201220122017
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,540$35,750$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,540$34,650$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0
Total Invoice$29,957$32,773$32,226
Adjustments for Features0-1,008-732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,957$31,765$31,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,808$0

Return to top

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

Model Year201220122017
ModelAltimaAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
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$4,045$5,145$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008-732

Return to top

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,125 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 Volume8.2 ft34.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested37543%
Total Not Requested49557%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57546%
Total Not Requested67554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.