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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: $26,495

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,867

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,000 $33,240 $23,720
Base Invoice $28,396 $30,444 $22,424
Floor mats 195 195  
Rear spoiler 380 380 400
Convenience Package     1,080
CD changer, in-dash     500
Floor mats 146 146  
Rear spoiler 303 303 320
Convenience Package     928
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 575 575 1,980
Options (change) 449 449 1,648
Destination 790 790 795
Total Price $32,365 $34,605 $26,495
Total Invoice $29,635 $31,683 $24,867

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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: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$32,365$34,605$26,495
Adjustments for Features-1,985-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$31,370$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$29,635$31,683$24,867
Adjustments for Features-1,818-2,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,817$28,721$24,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$0

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

Model Year201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSSVSport
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$6,880$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,818-2,9620

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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 Year20132013
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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