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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,530

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,734

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCX-3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $25,165
Base Invoice $23,697 $24,454
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 6,635 425
Options (change) 5,719 340
Destination 780 940
Total Price $32,985 $26,530
Total Invoice $30,196 $25,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,679
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCX-3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-18
Total Price$32,985$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$25,275
Total Invoice$30,196$25,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$24,517

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCX-3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in168.3 in
Width70.7 in69.6 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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