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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: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $15,805 $26,621 $30,453
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325 405 405
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   225 225
Technology Package   2,190  
Sunroof   800  
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260 344 344
Cargo mat 32    
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package   1,939  
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 6,415 3,620 630
Options (change) 5,619 3,166 519
Destination 560 885 885
Total Price $23,855 $33,075 $34,205
Total Invoice $21,984 $30,672 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,079
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,855$33,075$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,970-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$28,105$29,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$21,984$30,672$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-4,609-4,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$26,063$27,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,631

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$6,315$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,609-4,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.9 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,198 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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