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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $28,520
Base Invoice $16,416 $26,366
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler 325 405
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo mat 40  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Bodyside moldings   180
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler 260 344
Navigation system 1,505  
Cargo mat 32  
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Bodyside moldings   164
Options (change) 6,940 1,885
Options (change) 6,064 1,624
Destination 650 810
Total Price $25,125 $31,215
Total Invoice $23,130 $28,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,125$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$28,970
Total Invoice$23,130$28,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$26,729

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested97541%
Total Not Requested137559%
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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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