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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: $22,025

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,561

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,990 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $19,571 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135      
Rear spoiler   350   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,480 730 1,205
Floor mats 94      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116      
Rear spoiler   280   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,397 690 1,138
Options (change) 255 1,830 730 1,555
Options (change) 210 1,677 690 1,418
Destination 780 835 835 835
Total Price $22,025 $27,580 $30,165 $32,455
Total Invoice $20,561 $26,075 $28,567 $30,680

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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: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSentraMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSE-R Spec VSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,025$27,580$30,165$32,455
Adjustments for Features0-4,525-4,850-7,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,025$23,055$25,315$24,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,260$1,450
Total Invoice$20,561$26,075$28,567$30,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,278-4,593-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,561$21,797$23,974$23,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,177$1,368

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

Model Year2012201620162016
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   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$6,050$6,375$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525$4,850$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,278-4,593-7,515

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in90.9 in
Length179.8 in154.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height59.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata 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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