Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2016 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,318

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,554

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $23,673 $26,621 $30,453
Cargo mat 70    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   210 210
Technology Package   1,700  
Sunroof   800  
Rear spoiler   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   490  
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   159 159
Technology Package   1,505  
Sunroof   708  
Rear spoiler   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   434  
Options (change) 1,020 3,955 965
Options (change) 810 3,416 769
Destination 835 835 835
Total Price $26,600 $33,360 $34,490
Total Invoice $25,318 $30,872 $32,057

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,600$33,360$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$31,420$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$25,318$30,872$32,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,318$29,077$30,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,642

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,165$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,795-1,338

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.