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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: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $39,960
Base Invoice $18,303 $37,298
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 5,410 625
Options (change) 4,863 511
Destination 795 835
Total Price $25,750 $41,420
Total Invoice $23,961 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,885
Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,750$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$35,205
Total Invoice$23,961$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-5,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,961$32,846

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimsPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,425$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,798

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in192.8 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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