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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: $22,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,688

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,160 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $19,729 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Floor mats 165      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Floor mats 130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138 1,039 1,039
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 290 3,805 2,645 2,645
Options (change) 239 3,370 2,275 2,275
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $22,170 $28,070 $29,270 $30,540
Total Invoice $20,688 $26,353 $27,485 $28,687

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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: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year2009201220122012
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)160, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,170$28,070$29,270$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,710-4,210-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$24,360$25,060$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$870
Total Invoice$20,688$26,353$27,485$28,687
Adjustments for Features0-3,483-3,953-4,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,688$22,870$23,532$23,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$829

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

Model Year2009201220122012
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   
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
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 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
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$1,590$5,300$5,800$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,710$4,210$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,483-3,953-4,988

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

Model Year20092012
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
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
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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