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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: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,900 $23,720 $26,705 $27,350
Base Invoice $18,508 $22,424 $25,244 $25,854
Floor mats 165      
Satellite radio 300 430 430 430
Audio Package 750      
Sunroof 750      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
CD changer, in-dash   500 500  
Floor mats 129      
Satellite radio 260 344 344 344
Audio Package 651      
Sunroof 651      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,206 565 1,039
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
CD changer, in-dash   400 400  
Options (change) 1,965 3,590 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 1,691 3,198 1,629 1,703
Destination 625 795 795 795
Total Price $22,490 $28,105 $29,430 $30,075
Total Invoice $20,824 $26,417 $27,668 $28,352

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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: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,557
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 9?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,490$28,105$29,430$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-3,230-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,490$24,875$26,200$25,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325$420
Total Invoice$20,824$26,417$27,668$28,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,036-3,037-4,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$23,381$24,631$23,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$465

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

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand 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   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,040$5,270$5,270$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$3,230$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,036-3,037-4,506

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

Model Year20072013
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.2,542 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

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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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%

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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