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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,198

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $23,337 $27,221
Tech Package 1,500      
Sunroof wind deflector 60 60 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Cargo mat 50 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 1,290      
Sunroof wind deflector 48 48 71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Cargo mat 40 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) 1,885 385 5,235 3,245
Options (change) 1,598 308 4,537 2,755
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $25,480 $25,530 $31,110 $33,320
Total Invoice $24,198 $24,390 $28,569 $30,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,439
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,480$25,530$31,110$33,320
Adjustments for Features00-1,015-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$25,530$30,095$32,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,310
Total Invoice$24,198$24,390$28,569$30,671
Adjustments for Features00-932-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,198$24,390$27,637$29,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,375$2,390$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,015$915
Value of Feature Adjustments00-932-842

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132009
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in189.8 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,424 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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested350079%
Total Not Requested95021%
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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