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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: $25,120

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,100

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $16,094 $22,681 $26,565
Grand Touring Package 2,705    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Rear spoiler 325   370
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 40    
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Grand Touring Package 2,522    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Rear spoiler 260   292
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32    
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Options (change) 7,335 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 6,411 7,882 2,944
Destination 595 695 695
Total Price $25,120 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $23,100 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,071
Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,120$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,120$30,995$29,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$23,100$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features0-2,962-3,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,100$28,296$27,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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$345$3,590$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,962-3,033

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft317.9 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested192555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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