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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: $25,710

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,929

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $32,350
Base Invoice $18,303 $30,138
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50 75
Universal garage door opener 75  
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   405
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40 53
Universal garage door opener 60  
Floor mats   106
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 5,370 615
Options (change) 4,831 503
Destination 795 825
Total Price $25,710 $33,790
Total Invoice $23,929 $31,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,708
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,710$33,790
Adjustments for Features0-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$32,900
Total Invoice$23,929$31,466
Adjustments for Features0-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,929$30,637

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177548%
Total Not Requested190052%

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