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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: $25,205

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $21,635
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,002
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370 350
CD changer, in-dash     500
Convenience Package     1,105
Satellite radio     430
Aluminum trim     515
Floor mats 131 131  
Rear spoiler   291 280
CD changer, in-dash     400
Convenience Package     949
Satellite radio     344
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 175 545 2,900
Options (change) 131 422 2,385
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $29,500 $32,120 $25,205
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,403 $23,057

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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: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,911
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6255hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$29,500$32,120$25,205
Adjustments for Features-1,185-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$29,260$25,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0
Total Invoice$27,055$29,403$23,057
Adjustments for Features-1,087-2,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,968$26,785$23,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$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 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$5,380$7,055$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,087-2,6180

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,579 lb.2,441 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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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