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Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,290

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,503

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $25,570
Base Invoice $24,283 $23,697
Door sill trim plates 100 175
Universal garage door opener 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,130
Technology Package   1,780
Floor mats   180
Door sill trim plates 80 126
Universal garage door opener 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   1,848
Technology Package   1,543
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 400 6,635
Options (change) 320 5,719
Destination 900 780
Total Price $26,290 $32,985
Total Invoice $25,503 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,290$32,985
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,535$32,985
Total Invoice$25,503$30,196
Adjustments for Features-7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,771$30,196

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Altima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length168.3 in190.7 in
Width69.6 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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