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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: $35,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $30,964
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net     50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Rear spoiler     280
Cargo net     40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,475
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,336
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $35,100
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6265hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$35,100
Adjustments for Features-2000-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$34,260
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,175
Adjustments for Features-1810-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$32,381
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$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$6,180$5,980$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-794

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

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in90.9 in
Length193.5 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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 link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested17523%
Total Not Requested60077%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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