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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MaximaMaxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $25,511 $27,437
Tech Package 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Cargo net 40 40    
Cargo mat 50 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
Tech Package 1,290      
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Cargo net 32 32    
Cargo mat 40 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) 1,865 365 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,582 292 6,551 4,210
Destination 795 795 605 605
Total Price $25,460 $25,510 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $24,182 $24,374 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,488
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MaximaMaxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,460$25,510$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features00-840-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$25,510$35,255$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$400$0
Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features00-760-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$31,907$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$237$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MaximaMaxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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$2,050$2,050$2,890$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$840$640
Value of Feature Adjustments00-760-582

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132006
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.3,473 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested122543%

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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