Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2016 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2021

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,825

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $6,670

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trims Tourings Grand TouringVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $24,745 $30,900
Cargo mat 70 70  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
Floor mats     245
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Cargo mat 50 50  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 195 1,245 620
Options (change) 150 1,152 0
Destination 835 835 975
Total Price $25,825 $26,825 $32,495

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,184
Model Year201620162021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trims Tourings Grand TouringVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,825$26,825$32,495
Adjustments for Features-2,110-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,715$23,165$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
Trims Tourings Grand TouringVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,500$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$3,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,019-3,5010

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162021
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.3,418 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.