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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $26,750 $25,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 175 175
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Audio Package   990  
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 126 126
Cargo mat 60    
Floor mats   146 146
Premium Audio Package   859  
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 525 1,345 4,855
Options (change) 420 1,131 4,176
Destination 920 780 780
Total Price $27,945 $28,875 $31,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,652
Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,945$28,875$31,205
Adjustments for Features-4,6100-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$28,875$30,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $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  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,450$1,840$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2210-780

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%

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