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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: $31,529

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,439

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLSRPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940 $27,100
Base Invoice $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212 $25,617
Floor mats 300 300 310 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405 430 405 400
Body kit 420 420 420 420 1,145
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Cargo net         49
Floor mats 234 234 249 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344 364 344 320
Body kit 349 349 349 349 916
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Cargo net         39
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 1,160 1,125 3,634
Options (change) 927 927 962 927 3,027
Destination 885 885 885 885 795
Total Price $37,280 $39,700 $40,575 $42,950 $31,529
Total Invoice $34,739 $36,994 $37,813 $40,024 $29,439

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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: $3,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,775
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLSRPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,280$39,700$40,575$42,950$31,529
Adjustments for Features-2,710-4,960-5,360-7,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$34,740$35,215$35,490$31,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$645$920$0
Total Invoice$34,739$36,994$37,813$40,024$29,439
Adjustments for Features-2,525-4,622-4,995-6,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,214$32,372$32,818$33,072$29,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$158$604$858$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMX-5 Miata
TrimSVSLSRPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600 
Cruise control$150   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150 
Moving object detection, front   $25 
Moving object detection, rear   $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325   $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals  $75  
No leather in second row    $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,505$9,755$10,155$12,255$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$4,960$5,360$7,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,525-4,622-4,995-6,9520

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in91.7 in
Length192.8 in157.3 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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