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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,510 $32,750
Rear spoiler 405 350
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler 344 280
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 1,015 500
Options (change) 344 400
Destination 885 875
Total Price $37,410 $34,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,133
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,410$34,125
Adjustments for Features-3,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$34,125

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

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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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 Year20182018
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length191.9 in154.1 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.2,445 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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