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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $34,450
Base Invoice $22,144 $31,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 75  
Floor mats   195
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 60  
Floor mats   146
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 775 1,695
Options (change) 620 1,447
Destination 875 760
Total Price $24,795 $36,905
Total Invoice $23,639 $33,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,077
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,795$36,905
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$36,860
Total Invoice$23,639$33,757
Adjustments for Features0-41
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,639$33,716

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand 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 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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