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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: $26,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $23,720
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,424
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270   400
Satellite radio   350 430
Convenience Package     1,080
Cargo net     50
CD changer, in-dash     500
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207   320
Satellite radio   304 344
Convenience Package     928
Cargo net     40
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 1,930 2,010 2,460
Options (change) 1,628 1,725 2,032
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $30,435 $32,615 $26,975
Total Invoice $27,744 $29,767 $25,251

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,800
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6265hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$30,435$32,615$26,975
Adjustments for Features-760-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$30,330$26,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$27,744$29,767$25,251
Adjustments for Features-693-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,051$27,682$25,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,655$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$2,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-693-2,0850

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

Model Year20062013
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.2,447 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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