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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: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $28,150
Base Invoice $15,805 $26,232
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo mat 40 75
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325 405
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Technology Package   1,090
Sunroof   800
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo mat 32 53
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260 344
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Technology Package   965
Sunroof   702
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Options (change) 6,415 2,710
Options (change) 5,619 2,355
Destination 560 825
Total Price $23,855 $31,685
Total Invoice $21,984 $29,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,346
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,855$31,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$28,365
Total Invoice$21,984$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$26,330

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,470$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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