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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: $27,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,483

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,450 $23,970
Base Invoice $31,550 $22,671
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 400
Convenience Package   1,080
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash   500
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 320
Convenience Package   928
Satellite radio   344
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 570 2,410
Options (change) 444 1,992
Destination 760 820
Total Price $35,780 $27,200
Total Invoice $32,754 $25,483

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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: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,310
Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$35,780$27,200
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,545$27,200
Total Invoice$32,754$25,483
Adjustments for Features-2,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,793$25,483

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

Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,755$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9610

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in91.7 in
Length190.6 in157.3 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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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