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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: $24,010

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,797

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $6,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSR TurboNISMOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,490 $25,790 $26,710
Base Invoice $21,366 $24,495 $24,714
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 70 70 49
Door sill trim plates 75 75  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290 0  
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     400
Body kit     1,145
Floor mats 169 169  
Cargo net 49 49 39
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275 0  
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     320
Body kit     916
Options (change) 635 345 4,344
Options (change) 546 271 3,705
Destination 885 885 795
Total Price $24,010 $27,020 $31,849
Total Invoice $22,797 $25,651 $29,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year201820182011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSR TurboNISMOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine188hp I4188hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,010$27,020$31,849
Adjustments for Features-5500-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,460$27,020$30,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,560$0
Total Invoice$22,797$25,651$29,214
Adjustments for Features-5220-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,275$25,651$27,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,376$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelSentraSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSR TurboNISMOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision 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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,290$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-5220-1,270

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

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,076 lb.2,527 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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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