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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: $11,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $35,180
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler 325 405
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   235
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler 260 344
Cargo mat 32  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 6,940 640
Options (change) 6,064 344
Destination 650 925
Total Price $25,125 $36,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,068
Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,125$36,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$30,750

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimsVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length178.3 in192.9 in
Width69.1 in72.9 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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