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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,240 $30,065
Base Invoice $30,444 $28,427
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 380 350
Proximity key   130
Door sill trim plates   150
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 303 280
Proximity key   112
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 3,225 630
Options (change) 2,748 512
Destination 790 835
Total Price $37,255 $31,530
Total Invoice $33,982 $29,774

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,798
Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,255$31,530
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$31,530
Total Invoice$33,982$29,774
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,572$29,774

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

Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$5,895$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4100

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

Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length190.6 in154.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested657%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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