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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: $25,750

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $18,303 $25,511 $27,437
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Tech Package 1,835    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 50    
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Tech Package 1,578    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo net 32    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 5,410 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 4,863 6,551 4,210
Destination 795 605 605
Total Price $25,750 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $23,961 $32,667 $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: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,596
Model Year201120062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,750$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-965-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$35,130$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$23,961$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-873-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,961$31,794$31,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimsSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,590$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-873-695

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length180.7 in193.5 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307584%
Total Not Requested60016%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested60030%

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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

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