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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: $28,520

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $24,470 $28,670
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125 170 170
Cargo mat 75 75 75    
Technology Package       2,000  
Stability control       900 900
Premium Package       4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Floor mats       175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100 134 134
Cargo mat 60 60 60    
Technology Package       1,734  
Stability control       780 780
Premium Package       3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Floor mats       137 137
Options (change) 525 525 525 7,945 1,245
Options (change) 420 420 420 6,889 1,051
Destination 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $28,520 $31,570 $34,120 $33,110 $30,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,130
Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,520$31,570$34,120$33,110$30,610
Adjustments for Features-3,510-5,210-5,210-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$26,360$28,910$32,360$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$1,750$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3AltimaAltima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass    $0
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,375$8,375$3,915$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$5,210$5,210$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-174-234-216-6860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212008
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%

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
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

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