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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: $31,570

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $35,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Cargo mat 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Floor mats     235
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Cargo mat 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 525 525 610
Options (change) 420 420 0
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $31,570 $34,120 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,570$34,120$37,005
Adjustments for Features-1,760-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$32,360$37,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Altima
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,200$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-730

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212018
ModelMazda3Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height56.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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