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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: $26,480

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,650 $32,620
Premium Package 3,560  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 70 50
Door sill trim plates 75 150
Rear spoiler   350
Proximity key   130
Premium Package 3,150  
Floor mats 169  
Cargo net 49 40
Door sill trim plates 53 120
Rear spoiler   280
Proximity key   112
Options (change) 3,905 680
Options (change) 3,421 552
Destination 925 875
Total Price $26,480 $34,175

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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: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,268
Model Year20202017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine149hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,480$34,175
Adjustments for Features-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,360$34,175

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

Model Year20202017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
TrimSRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$5,990$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3480

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

Model Year20202017
ModelSentraMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.8 in90.9 in
Length182.7 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height56.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,048 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested307573%
Total Not Requested115527%

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