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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $16,989 $25,648 $27,575
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear spoiler 325   360
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Navigation system 1,950 1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   170 170
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio     350
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear spoiler 260   282
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Navigation system 1,677 1,561 1,561
Cargo mat 32    
Floor mats   127 127
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 6,685 7,360 5,470
Options (change) 5,911 6,346 4,677
Destination 670 625 625
Total Price $25,490 $36,035 $36,245
Total Invoice $23,570 $32,619 $32,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,777
Model Year200920072007
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
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$25,490$36,035$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$32,420$32,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$110
Total Invoice$23,570$32,619$32,877
Adjustments for Features0-3,272-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,570$29,347$29,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$160

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920072007
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
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  
Infotainment 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$775$4,390$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,272-3,370

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092007
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested250085%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested1025100%

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