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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda2 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,815

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,602

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $5,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda2
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $16,020
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $15,807
Stability control 900 900    
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Fog lights 310      
Rear spoiler   370    
Stability control 780 780    
Floor mats 137 137 84  
Fog lights 251      
Rear spoiler   292    
Options (change) 1,385 1,445 110 0
Options (change) 1,168 1,209 84 0
Destination 695 695 695 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $26,550 $30,810 $23,935 $16,815
Total Invoice $24,544 $28,469 $22,310 $16,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,916
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda2
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H100hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16185/55-15
Total Price$26,550$30,810$23,935$16,815
Adjustments for Features-1,210-6,485-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,340$24,325$23,085$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$2,255$1,240$0$0
Total Invoice$24,544$28,469$22,310$16,602
Adjustments for Features-1,119-5,992-7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,425$22,477$21,518$16,602
Cost Above Minimum$1,907$959$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda2
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,005$8,280$2,645$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$6,485$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,119-5,992-7920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaMazda2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in98.0 in
Length189.8 in155.5 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.927.0 ft3

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