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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: $24,470

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,379

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $22,144 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 50      
Cargo mat 75      
Leather Sport Package   3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800
Floor mats   160 160 160
Braking and Airbag Package   800    
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Cargo net 40      
Cargo mat 60      
Leather Sport Package   3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694
Floor mats   119 119 119
Braking and Airbag Package   694    
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Options (change) 450 6,010 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 360 5,357 1,117 1,117
Destination 875 605 605 605
Total Price $24,470 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $23,379 $27,788 $27,062 $29,143

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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: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,199
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,470$30,215$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3600-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,110$30,215$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,900
Total Invoice$23,379$27,788$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-2,2550-739-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,124$27,788$26,323$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$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$325
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$1,290$2,090$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2550-739-138

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested297580%
Total Not Requested75020%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

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%

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