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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,895

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,016

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $16,880
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $15,805
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230   175
Satellite radio 350 350 430
Body kit 340 340  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800  
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Rear spoiler     325
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Cargo net     40
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172   140
Satellite radio 304 304 344
Body kit 262 262  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694  
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Rear spoiler     260
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 7,580 3,450 6,455
Options (change) 6,644 2,940 5,651
Destination 605 605 560
Total Price $31,785 $31,455 $23,895
Total Invoice $29,075 $28,885 $22,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,726
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,785$31,455$23,895
Adjustments for Features-345-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$30,210$23,895
Cost Above Minimum$1,230$0$0
Total Invoice$29,075$28,885$22,016
Adjustments for Features-316-1,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,759$27,742$22,016
Cost Above Minimum$1,017$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$890$1,790$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-316-1,1430

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length192.3 in178.3 in
Width70.4 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested395091%
Total Not Requested3759%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested75021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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