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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: $23,895

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,016

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $15,805 $21,826 $25,340
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 230  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear spoiler 325    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Cargo net 40    
Satellite radio 430 350 350
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Body kit   340 340
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 172  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear spoiler 260    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Cargo net 32    
Satellite radio 344 304 304
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Floor mats   119 119
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Body kit   262 262
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694
Options (change) 6,455 7,580 3,450
Options (change) 5,651 6,644 2,940
Destination 560 605 605
Total Price $23,895 $31,785 $31,455
Total Invoice $22,016 $29,075 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,726
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,895$31,785$31,455
Adjustments for Features0-345-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$31,440$30,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$22,016$29,075$28,885
Adjustments for Features0-316-1,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,016$28,759$27,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,017$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$545$890$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316-1,143

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in192.3 in
Width69.1 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested75021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested395091%
Total Not Requested3759%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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