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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,755

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $22,144 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 125 170 170
Cargo mat 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Sport Package   1,300  
Floor mats   175 175
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Door sill trim plates 100 134 134
Cargo mat 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Sport Package   1,127  
Floor mats   137 137
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 2,050 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,736 8,016 3,078
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $26,070 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $24,755 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year201720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,070$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-1600-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,910$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$24,755$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-1520-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,603$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720082008
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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$3,025$2,865$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1520-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172008
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft317.9 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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