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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,570 $22,750 $25,090 $26,350
Base Invoice $19,181 $21,030 $23,185 $24,346
Floor mats 165      
Satellite radio 150 430 430 430
Audio Package 750      
Sunroof 750      
Convenience Package   1,160    
CD changer, in-dash   500    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Floor mats 129      
Satellite radio 130 344 344 344
Audio Package 651      
Sunroof 651      
Convenience Package   996    
CD changer, in-dash   400    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,085 1,013 1,013
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 1,815 4,685 3,025 3,025
Options (change) 1,561 4,021 2,553 2,553
Destination 695 670 670 670
Total Price $23,080 $28,105 $28,785 $30,045
Total Invoice $21,437 $25,721 $26,408 $27,569

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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: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,080$28,105$28,785$30,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-2,680-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$25,675$26,105$26,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$590
Total Invoice$21,437$25,721$26,408$27,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,224-2,459-3,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$23,497$23,949$24,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$452$604

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

Model Year2008200920092009
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   
Universal garage door opener  $100$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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
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$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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row   $-300
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$2,265$4,695$4,945$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$2,680$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,224-2,459-3,468

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

Model Year20082009
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, 8 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 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%

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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