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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: $15,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Maxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $39,960
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $37,298
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     220
Rear spoiler     405
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     167
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 1,865 365 625
Options (change) 1,582 292 511
Destination 795 795 835
Total Price $25,460 $25,510 $41,420
Total Invoice $24,182 $24,374 $38,644

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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: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,803
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Maxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,460$25,510$41,420
Adjustments for Features00-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$25,510$35,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$38,644
Adjustments for Features00-5,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Maxima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $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$900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
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$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$2,100$2,100$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,659

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in192.8 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested147586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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