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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: $21,775

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,644

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $26,710
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $24,714
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340 400
Premium Package     1,650
Suspension Package     500
Body kit     1,145
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270 320
Premium Package     1,417
Suspension Package     430
Body kit     916
Options (change) 530 870 3,695
Options (change) 414 684 3,083
Destination 835 835 795
Total Price $21,775 $23,875 $31,200
Total Invoice $20,644 $22,582 $28,592

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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: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year201620162011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine130hp I4130hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,775$23,875$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,775$21,050$29,515
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0
Total Invoice$20,644$22,582$28,592
Adjustments for Features0-2,672-1,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,644$19,910$27,048
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0

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

Model Year201620162011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$7,090$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,672-1,544

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

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,849 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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