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

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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $4,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelLEAFLEAFMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $32,750
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $30,964
Floor mats 170 170  
Cargo net 20 20 50
Door sill trim plates 125 125 150
Rear spoiler     350
Floor mats 131 131  
Cargo net 15 15 40
Door sill trim plates 99 99 120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 315 315 550
Options (change) 245 245 440
Destination 850 850 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,865 $30,915 $34,175
Total Invoice $27,302 $29,263 $32,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,653
Model Year201220122018
ModelLEAFLEAFMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine107hp E107hp E155hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$28,865$30,915$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,290$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$27,302$29,263$32,279
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-2,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$27,725$29,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelLEAFLEAFMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,515$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-2,324

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

Model Year20122018
ModelLEAFMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length175.0 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft34.5 ft3

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