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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: $21,630

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,194

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,620 $23,720 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $19,228 $22,424 $25,433 $26,041
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Floor mats 94      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,206 565 1,040
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
Options (change) 250 2,660 1,000 1,500
Options (change) 206 2,454 885 1,360
Destination 760 795 795 795
Total Price $21,630 $27,175 $28,700 $29,845
Total Invoice $20,194 $25,673 $27,113 $28,196

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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: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,291
Model Year2011201420142014
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)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,630$27,175$28,700$29,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-3,375-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,630$23,800$25,325$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$1,120
Total Invoice$20,194$25,673$27,113$28,196
Adjustments for Features0-3,188-3,188-4,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,194$22,485$23,925$23,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$1,058

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

Model Year2011201420142014
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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$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$1,425$4,800$4,800$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$3,375$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,188-3,188-4,653

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

Model Year20112014
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
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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