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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: $27,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,274

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $24,869 $26,229 $28,286
Door sill trim plates 125    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Cargo mat 70    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Cargo mat 50    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 770 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 610 6,211 4,289
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $27,560 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $26,274 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,018
Model Year201420082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,560$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-260-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,300$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$26,274$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-248-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,026$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420082008
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,340$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-248-910

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length180.3 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.5 ft3

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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?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
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?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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