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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: $26,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand TouringVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,180
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed manual 0  
Floor mats   235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed manual 0  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,545 610
Options (change) 2,132 0
Destination 875 925
Total Price $26,565 $36,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,247
Model Year20182020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand TouringVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,565$36,715
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,565$35,900

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182020
ModelMazda3Altima
TrimGrand TouringVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-21

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182020
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length180.3 in192.9 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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