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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $32,750
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $30,964
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340 350
Door sill trim plates     150
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270 280
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 500
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 400
Destination 835 835 875
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $34,125
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $32,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,097
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine130hp I4130hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,365$25,005$34,125
Adjustments for Features-845-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$23,860$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$32,239
Adjustments for Features-795-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,142$22,502$32,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRSLRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,190$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-795-1,0800

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length182.1 in154.1 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height58.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested305076%
Total Not Requested95524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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