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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: $25,275

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,250

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $16,416 $22,246 $26,315
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 325   360
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   170 170
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,400  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 260   282
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32    
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,817  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   462  
Options (change) 7,090 7,970 3,430
Options (change) 6,184 6,927 2,931
Destination 650 625 625
Total Price $25,275 $32,595 $32,455
Total Invoice $23,250 $29,798 $29,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year200820072007
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,275$32,595$32,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$29,250$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0
Total Invoice$23,250$29,798$29,871
Adjustments for Features0-3,058-3,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,250$26,740$26,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$52

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820072007
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$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 
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$295$3,640$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,058-3,079

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082007
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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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
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
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%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested177539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
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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