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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: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $34,380
Base Invoice $16,989 $31,845
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,950  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 40  
Rear spoiler 325 405
Floor mats   210
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,677  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 32  
Rear spoiler 260 344
Floor mats   159
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Options (change) 6,685 2,765
Options (change) 5,911 2,431
Destination 670 810
Total Price $25,490 $37,955
Total Invoice $23,570 $35,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,807
Model Year20092014
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,490$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$35,025
Total Invoice$23,570$35,086
Adjustments for Features0-2,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,570$32,377

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,709

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.6 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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