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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: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $25,110
Base Invoice $22,144 $23,272
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 170
Cargo mat 75  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,380
Floor mats   175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 134
Cargo mat 60  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   2,064
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 775 5,095
Options (change) 620 4,388
Destination 875 760
Total Price $24,795 $30,965
Total Invoice $23,639 $28,420

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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: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,814
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,795$30,965
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,760$30,965
Total Invoice$23,639$28,420
Adjustments for Features-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,606$28,420

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,181 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202579%
Total Not Requested55021%

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