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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: $27,650

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $35,030 $35,850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Cargo mat 70    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Cargo mat 50    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 2,070 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 1,812 344 344
Destination 835 895 895
Total Price $27,650 $36,940 $37,760

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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: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,134
Model Year201620192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$27,650$36,940$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$35,350$36,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620192019
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
Trims Grand TouringVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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 
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
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,515$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-53-52

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162019
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length180.3 in192.9 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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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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