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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: $11,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $35,510
Tech Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     405
Tech Package 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Floor mats     0
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 1,825 325 640
Options (change) 1,550 260 344
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $25,420 $25,470 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,036
Model Year201320132018
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 MPG22/32 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$37,035
Adjustments for Features00-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$25,470$33,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,625$1,625$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-115

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132018
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.9 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,412 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%

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