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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,160

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $32,350
Base Invoice $21,901 $30,138
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50 75
Universal garage door opener 75  
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   405
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40 53
Universal garage door opener 60  
Floor mats   106
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 1,725 615
Options (change) 1,464 503
Destination 795 825
Total Price $25,420 $33,790
Total Invoice $24,160 $31,466

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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: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,524
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,420$33,790
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$32,950
Total Invoice$24,160$31,466
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$30,684

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Altima
Trims Grand Touring3.5 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 
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
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$2,175$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 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 system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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