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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,150

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $30,820
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $28,488
Tech Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     210
Rear spoiler     405
Tech Package 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Technology Package     957
Floor mats     159
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 1,825 325 1,705
Options (change) 1,550 260 1,460
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $25,420 $25,470 $33,335
Total Invoice $24,150 $24,342 $30,758

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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: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year201320132014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,420$25,470$33,335
Adjustments for Features00-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$25,470$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,150$24,342$30,758
Adjustments for Features00-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,150$24,342$30,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$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$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$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,225$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments00-498

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132014
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 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 system200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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