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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: $31,585

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,920 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,813 $30,964
Technology Package 1,090  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 405 350
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Door sill trim plates   150
Technology Package 957  
Sunroof 702  
Rear spoiler 344 280
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 2,855 500
Options (change) 2,428 400
Destination 810 875
Total Price $31,585 $34,125
Total Invoice $29,051 $32,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,117
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine182hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,585$34,125
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$34,125
Total Invoice$29,051$32,239
Adjustments for Features-9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$32,239

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

Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote start$150 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,830$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9290

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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 Year20142018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length191.5 in154.1 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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