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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: $24,775

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $24,520
Base Invoice $16,416 $22,727
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,750  
Rear spoiler 325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo mat 40  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,380
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,505  
Rear spoiler 260  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo mat 32  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   2,064
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 6,590 6,705
Options (change) 5,784 5,797
Destination 650 750
Total Price $24,775 $31,975
Total Invoice $22,850 $29,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,775$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$28,565
Total Invoice$22,850$29,274
Adjustments for Features0-3,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,850$26,152

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$620$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,122

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,357 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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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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested192575%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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