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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $29,830
Base Invoice $16,989 $27,575
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 40 75
Navigation system 1,950  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler 325 405
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 32 53
Navigation system 1,677  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler 260 344
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Options (change) 6,685 820
Options (change) 5,911 688
Destination 670 825
Total Price $25,490 $31,475
Total Invoice $23,570 $29,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,490$31,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$29,260
Total Invoice$23,570$29,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,570$27,041

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092015
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 start $150
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
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$1,600$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,047

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092015
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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