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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: $26,760

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $28,995 $35,510
Cargo mat 70    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   235 235
Technology Package   1,290  
Rear spoiler   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Cargo mat 50    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   0 0
Technology Package   0  
Rear spoiler   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 895 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 710 344 344
Destination 820 885 885
Total Price $26,760 $32,185 $37,410

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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 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,352
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,760$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$30,045$34,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand Touring2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,365$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82-90

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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