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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,120

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,100

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $16,094 $26,229 $28,286
Grand Touring Package 2,705    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 325   370
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750 1,800 1,800
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Grand Touring Package 2,522    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 260   291
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505 1,561 1,561
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32    
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 7,335 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 6,411 6,211 4,289
Destination 595 695 695
Total Price $25,120 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $23,100 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,199
Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,120$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,220-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,120$32,230$32,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$23,100$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,836-3,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,100$29,299$29,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$218

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$570$4,790$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,220$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,836-3,753

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length178.3 in193.5 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested65031%
Total Not Requested147569%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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