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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: $22,490

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,900 $23,110 $26,710
Base Invoice $18,508 $21,385 $24,714
Floor mats 165    
Satellite radio 300 430 430
Audio Package 750    
Sunroof 750    
Convenience Package   1,160  
CD changer, in-dash   500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400
Body kit   1,145 1,145
Floor mats 129    
Satellite radio 260 344 344
Audio Package 651    
Sunroof 651    
Convenience Package   996  
CD changer, in-dash   400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,086 1,013
Rear spoiler   320 320
Body kit   916 916
Options (change) 1,965 4,735 3,075
Options (change) 1,691 4,062 2,593
Destination 625 795 795
Total Price $22,490 $28,640 $30,580
Total Invoice $20,824 $26,242 $28,102

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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: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year200720112011
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,490$28,640$30,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,490$25,910$26,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$20,824$26,242$28,102
Adjustments for Features0-2,501-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$23,741$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$428

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

Model Year200720112011
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,040$4,770$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,501-3,933

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

Model Year20072011
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in91.7 in
Length179.8 in157.3 in
Width70.5 in67.7 in
Height59.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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