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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: $25,015

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,042

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,210

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Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,511 $27,437
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Cargo net 40    
Cassette player 200    
Satellite radio 430   350
Navigation system 1,750 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 325    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   160 160
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Cargo net 32    
Cassette player 160    
Satellite radio 344   304
Navigation system 1,505 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 260    
Cargo mat 32    
Floor mats   121 121
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 6,830 7,240 4,890
Options (change) 5,976 6,247 4,210
Destination 650 605 605
Total Price $25,015 $35,745 $35,495
Total Invoice $23,042 $32,363 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,307
Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,015$35,745$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,015$32,550$32,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$23,042$32,363$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,893-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,042$29,470$29,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$121$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200
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 
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$1,095$4,290$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,893-2,903

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
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.3,473 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
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested225079%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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