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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: $25,225

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $24,520
Base Invoice $17,838 $22,727
Tech Package 1,195  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Sunroof wind deflector 60 100
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,380
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Tech Package 1,028  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Sunroof wind deflector 48 71
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   2,064
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 5,435 6,805
Options (change) 4,831 5,868
Destination 750 750
Total Price $25,225 $32,075
Total Invoice $23,419 $29,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,212
Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,225$32,075
Adjustments for Features0-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$31,295
Total Invoice$23,419$29,345
Adjustments for Features0-714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,419$28,631

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-714

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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