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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: $11,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $35,030 $35,850
Tech Package 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 50    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Tech Package 1,204    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 1,725 640 640
Options (change) 1,464 344 344
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $25,420 $36,565 $37,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,038
Model Year201220192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$25,420$36,565$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$33,100$33,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,040$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-115

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122019
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length180.9 in192.9 in
Width69.1 in72.9 in
Height57.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 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 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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