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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: $27,165

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,631

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $40,340
Base Invoice $22,144 $37,652
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Floor mats   220
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 3,145 220
Options (change) 2,612 167
Destination 875 885
Total Price $27,165 $41,445
Total Invoice $25,631 $38,704

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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: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,117
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,165$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$38,280
Total Invoice$25,631$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-2,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,631$35,748

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,956

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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