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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: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,250

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $16,416 $23,337 $27,221
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
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    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Rear spoiler 260   295
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 7,090 5,135 3,145
Options (change) 6,184 4,466 2,684
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $25,275 $31,010 $33,220
Total Invoice $23,250 $28,498 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year200820092009
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 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$25,275$31,010$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$27,265$29,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$23,250$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,442-3,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,250$25,056$27,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,186

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$4,040$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,442-3,358

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
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.3,424 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 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
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested202546%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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