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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,598

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Armada
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $52,220
Base Invoice $16,873 $47,525
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750  
Floor mats   230
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505  
Floor mats   179
Options (change) 5,785 230
Options (change) 5,075 179
Destination 650 995
Total Price $24,460 $53,445
Total Invoice $22,598 $48,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,039
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Armada
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/60-20
Total Price$24,460$53,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$45,695
Total Invoice$22,598$48,699
Adjustments for Features0-7,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,598$41,637

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Armada
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$2,595$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Armada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in123.2 in
Length176.6 in207.7 in
Width69.1 in79.3 in
Height57.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.156.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192559%
Total Not Requested132541%

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