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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,355

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,733

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,300 $21,585 $23,390 $24,650
Base Invoice $17,020 $19,943 $21,606 $22,767
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600      
Sunroof Package 700      
Audio Fanatic Package 650      
Floor mats 150      
Satellite radio 350 430 430 430
Convenience Package   1,055    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
CD changer, in-dash   500 500 500
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520      
Sunroof Package 607      
Audio Fanatic Package 564      
Floor mats 113      
Satellite radio 304 344 344 344
Convenience Package   906    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079 1,013 1,013
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
CD changer, in-dash   400 400 400
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 2,450 4,580 3,525 3,525
Options (change) 2,108 3,925 2,953 2,953
Destination 605 595 595 595
Total Price $21,355 $26,760 $27,510 $28,770
Total Invoice $19,733 $24,463 $25,154 $26,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,943
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp I4163hp I4163hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,355$26,760$27,510$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,955-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,355$24,805$25,555$25,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$910
Total Invoice$19,733$24,463$25,154$26,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,787-1,788-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,733$22,676$23,366$23,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$845

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

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,695$4,695$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,955$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787-1,788-2,794

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

Model Year20062007
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.8 in91.7 in
Length177.5 in157.3 in
Width67.3 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested980100%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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