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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,366

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $39,960
Base Invoice $23,673 $37,298
Universal garage door opener 125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 60  
Cargo mat 70  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Universal garage door opener 100  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo mat 50  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 1,080 625
Options (change) 858 511
Destination 835 835
Total Price $26,660 $41,420
Total Invoice $25,366 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,482
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,660$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,660$36,280
Total Invoice$25,366$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-4,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,366$33,848

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,750$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,796

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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