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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: $23,805

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,033

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,080 $32,620
Base Invoice $18,725 $30,839
Upgrade Package 2,200  
Mud guards 140  
Navigation system 400  
Floor mats 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Upgrade Package 1,908  
Mud guards 106  
Navigation system 347  
Floor mats 88  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 2,975 1,555
Options (change) 2,558 1,418
Destination 750 875
Total Price $23,805 $35,050
Total Invoice $22,033 $33,132

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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: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,566
Model Year20102017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,805$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,805$30,255
Total Invoice$22,033$33,132
Adjustments for Features0-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$28,599

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

Model Year20102017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Total Value of Features$3,075$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,533

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

Model Year20102017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in90.9 in
Length179.8 in154.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height59.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested113051%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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