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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: $25,895

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,510 $23,110
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405 400
Convenience Package   1,160
Satellite radio   430
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344 320
Convenience Package   996
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 640 1,990
Options (change) 344 1,660
Destination 885 795
Total Price $37,035 $25,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,878
Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$37,035$25,895
Adjustments for Features-8,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$25,895

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

Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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$11,730$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2670

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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 Year20182011
ModelAltimaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in91.7 in
Length191.9 in157.3 in
Width72.0 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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