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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: $23,065

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,377

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $29,650
Base Invoice $16,416 $27,421
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Rear spoiler 325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430 350
Cargo mat 40  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Floor mats   160
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Rear spoiler 260  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344 304
Cargo mat 32  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Floor mats   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,880 1,310
Options (change) 4,311 1,117
Destination 650 605
Total Price $23,065 $31,565
Total Invoice $21,377 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,155
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,065$31,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$29,820
Total Invoice$21,377$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,377$27,532

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$795$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,316 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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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
Stability control400No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested127554%
Total Not Requested107546%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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