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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: $34,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSRPlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,770 $39,960 $32,750
Base Invoice $35,257 $37,298 $30,964
Floor mats 255 220  
Rear spoiler 430 405 350
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Floor mats 194 167  
Rear spoiler 364 344 280
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 685 625 550
Options (change) 558 511 440
Destination 835 835 875
Total Price $39,290 $41,420 $34,175
Total Invoice $36,650 $38,644 $32,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year201620162018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSRPlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6300hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$39,290$41,420$34,175
Adjustments for Features-4,035-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$35,285$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$36,650$38,644$32,279
Adjustments for Features-3,764-5,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,886$32,920$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$34$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSRPlatinumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row  $-300
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,005$10,105$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,764-5,7240

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in90.9 in
Length192.8 in154.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft34.5 ft3

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