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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPremium3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
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 920 605 605 605
Total Price $27,870 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,329
Model Year2019200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPremium3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,870$30,215$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-6,2350-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,635$30,215$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2019200620062006
ModelMazda3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPremium3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
G-vectoring control$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
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 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
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   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,775$1,540$2,340$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2860-739-138

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192006
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.2 in
Length183.5 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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 mirrors25No
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 Requested295079%
Total Not Requested77521%
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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