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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: $23,760

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,901

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,230 $21,635
Base Invoice $23,647 $20,002
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 470 350
Fog lights 380  
Convenience Package   1,105
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 375 280
Fog lights 292  
Convenience Package   949
Options (change) 1,030 1,455
Options (change) 813 1,229
Destination 790 670
Total Price $27,050 $23,760
Total Invoice $25,250 $21,901

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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: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,612
Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine175hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$27,050$23,760
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$23,475
Total Invoice$25,250$21,901
Adjustments for Features0-263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,250$21,638

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

Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263

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

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,312 lb.2,441 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 wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

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