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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: $25,480

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,208

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $21,901 $26,229 $28,286
Tech Package 1,400    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Sunroof wind deflector 60 100 100
Cargo mat 50    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Tech Package 1,204    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Sunroof wind deflector 48 71 71
Cargo mat 40    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 1,785 7,225 5,045
Options (change) 1,512 6,282 4,360
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $25,480 $36,550 $36,620
Total Invoice $24,208 $33,206 $33,341

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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: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,394
Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,480$36,550$36,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$34,785$34,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$24,208$33,206$33,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,604-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,208$31,602$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$1,650$3,415$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,604-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length180.9 in193.5 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.5 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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