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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: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $30,964
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 170 170  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Rear spoiler   360 350
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 127 127  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Rear spoiler   282 280
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 350
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 280
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $33,975
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $32,119

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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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $246
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6255hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,385$36,245$33,975
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,225$35,185$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$32,119
Adjustments for Features-1,050-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,873$31,915$32,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$42$0

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

Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Total Value of Features$6,380$6,280$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,050-9620

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

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,579 lb.2,445 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested160054%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested85083%

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