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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: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,451

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $17,838 $21,826 $25,340
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo net 40    
Sunroof wind deflector 60 90 90
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Floor mats   160 160
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Satellite radio   350 350
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,028    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo net 32    
Sunroof wind deflector 48 61 61
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 40    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Floor mats   119 119
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 5,475 7,750 3,200
Options (change) 4,863 6,872 2,739
Destination 750 605 605
Total Price $25,265 $31,955 $31,205
Total Invoice $23,451 $29,303 $28,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,101
Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,265$31,955$31,205
Adjustments for Features-935-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,330$31,755$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$23,451$29,303$28,684
Adjustments for Features-868-1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,583$29,120$28,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$1,465$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-868-1830

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in192.3 in
Width69.1 in70.4 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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 control125No
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested395091%
Total Not Requested3759%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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