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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,390

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,677

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $22,144 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Cargo mat 75    
Remote start 550    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   225 225
Technology Package   2,190 1,180
Sunroof   800  
Rear spoiler   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Cargo mat 60    
Remote start 440    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package   1,939 1,044
Sunroof   708  
Rear spoiler   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Options (change) 4,370 3,970 2,160
Options (change) 3,658 3,442 1,839
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $28,390 $33,425 $35,735
Total Invoice $26,677 $30,948 $33,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,398
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand 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$28,390$33,425$35,735
Adjustments for Features-1350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$33,425$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$26,677$30,948$33,177
Adjustments for Features-1270-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,550$30,948$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,672

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand 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 
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, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$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 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,540$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1270-557

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172017
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 Weight2,900 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

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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 control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested235091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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