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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,505

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,650
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,767
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 430
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     350
CD changer, in-dash     500
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304 344
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     280
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 5,790 2,160 3,670
Options (change) 4,990 1,856 3,143
Destination 605 605 595
Total Price $34,295 $32,765 $28,915
Total Invoice $31,106 $29,898 $26,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,293
Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6265hp V6163hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,295$32,765$28,915
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$32,655$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$29,898$26,505
Adjustments for Features-984-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,122$29,798$26,505
Cost Above Minimum$324$0$0

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

Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,255$5,280$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-984-1000

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

Model Year20062007
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.2 in91.7 in
Length193.5 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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