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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: $22,420

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,199

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $26,350
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $24,346
Premium Package 2,230   1,650
Navigation Package 720    
Floor mats 180 180  
Cargo net 55 55 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340 350
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Body kit     1,145
Premium Package 1,974   1,417
Navigation Package 637    
Floor mats 148 148  
Cargo net 49 49 32
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270 280
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Body kit     916
Options (change) 3,535 925 4,285
Options (change) 3,074 733 3,658
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $24,270 $22,420 $31,305
Total Invoice $22,820 $21,199 $28,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,428
Model Year201520152009
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine130hp I4130hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,270$22,420$31,305
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$22,420$29,070
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0
Total Invoice$22,820$21,199$28,674
Adjustments for Features-1,5330-2,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,287$21,199$26,627
Cost Above Minimum$88$0$0

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

Model Year201520152009
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$3,435$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5330-2,047

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

Model Year20152009
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length182.1 in157.3 in
Width69.3 in67.7 in
Height58.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested133054%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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