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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: $25,480

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,208

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $25,570
Base Invoice $21,901 $23,697
Tech Package 1,400  
Sunroof wind deflector 60 110
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Tech Package 1,204  
Sunroof wind deflector 48 78
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,785 6,570
Options (change) 1,512 5,671
Destination 795 780
Total Price $25,480 $32,920
Total Invoice $24,208 $30,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,271
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,480$32,920
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$32,190
Total Invoice$24,208$30,148
Adjustments for Features0-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,208$29,479

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$1,125$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
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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