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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 170 170
Cargo mat 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Technology Package   2,000  
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Fog lights   310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 134 134
Cargo mat 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Technology Package   1,734  
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 775 8,255 1,245
Options (change) 620 7,140 1,051
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $24,795 $33,420 $30,610
Total Invoice $23,639 $30,516 $28,311

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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: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,658
Model Year201820082008
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$24,795$33,420$30,610
Adjustments for Features0-890-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$32,530$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$0
Total Invoice$23,639$30,516$28,311
Adjustments for Features0-813-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,639$29,703$28,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820082008
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 
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  
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
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 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,790$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-14

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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
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%

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%

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