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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: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $22,144 $23,337 $27,221
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 170 170
Cargo mat 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   850  
Stability control     600
Technology Package     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 134 134
Cargo mat 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Floor mats   134 134
Sunroof   738  
Stability control     520
Technology Package     1,735
Options (change) 775 4,155 2,945
Options (change) 620 3,603 2,523
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $24,795 $30,030 $33,020
Total Invoice $23,639 $27,635 $30,439

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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: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201820092009
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$30,030$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-190-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$29,840$32,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,365
Total Invoice$23,639$27,635$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-175-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,639$27,460$29,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,228

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820092009
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  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
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 
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$2,700$2,890$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-175-751

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182009
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.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested325073%
Total Not Requested120027%

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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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