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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: $27,895

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimPremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $27,900 $30,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50    
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500  
Mud guards   130  
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio   350 350
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 60    
Floor mats   121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035  
Mud guards   99  
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Satellite radio   304 304
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Options (change) 450 5,790 2,460
Options (change) 360 4,990 2,116
Destination 945 605 605
Total Price $27,895 $34,295 $33,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,059
Model Year202020062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimPremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,895$34,295$33,065
Adjustments for Features-4,410-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,485$33,420$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202020062006
ModelMazda3MaximaMaxima
TrimPremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,400$3,865$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-206-7940

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202006
ModelMazda3Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in111.2 in
Length183.5 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

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%

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