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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: $25,745

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $22,144 $21,826 $25,340
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cargo net 50    
Cargo mat 75    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230  
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Satellite radio   350 350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 60    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Floor mats   119 119
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172  
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 1,725 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 1,476 7,076 2,678
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $25,745 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $24,495 $29,507 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,256
Model Year201720062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,745$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,0100-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,735$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$24,495$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-2,8640-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,300$1,290$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8640-736

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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