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

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,290

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,503

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $35,120
Base Invoice $24,283 $32,163
Door sill trim plates 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Door sill trim plates 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 400 3,920
Options (change) 320 3,350
Destination 900 780
Total Price $26,290 $39,820
Total Invoice $25,503 $36,293

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,231
Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,290$39,820
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,835$39,820
Total Invoice$25,503$36,293
Adjustments for Features-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,062$36,293

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-3Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length168.3 in190.6 in
Width69.6 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.5 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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