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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: $5,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $17,838 $23,337 $27,221
Tech Package 1,195    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Sunroof wind deflector 60 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 50    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Tech Package 1,028    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Sunroof wind deflector 48 71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 40    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 5,435 5,235 3,245
Options (change) 4,831 4,537 2,755
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $25,225 $31,110 $33,320
Total Invoice $23,419 $28,569 $30,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year201020092009
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,225$31,110$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$29,945$32,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$23,419$28,569$30,671
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,419$27,499$29,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020092009
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$950$2,115$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,070-980

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in189.8 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,424 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested370083%
Total Not Requested75017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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