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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,160

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $35,120
Base Invoice $21,901 $32,163
Tech Package 1,400 1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Floor mats   195
Cold Package   400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Rear spoiler   375
Tech Package 1,204 1,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Floor mats   146
Cold Package   347
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 1,725 3,920
Options (change) 1,464 3,350
Destination 795 780
Total Price $25,420 $39,820
Total Invoice $24,160 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,103
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,420$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$38,690
Total Invoice$24,160$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$35,263

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Maxima
Trims Grand TouringSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,030

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in190.6 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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