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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: $24,470

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,379

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $23,145
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $22,144
Braking and Airbag Package 800      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Leather Sport Package 3,900      
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Cargo mat       75
Braking and Airbag Package 694      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Leather Sport Package 3,546      
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Cargo mat       60
Options (change) 6,010 1,310 1,310 450
Options (change) 5,357 1,117 1,117 360
Destination 605 605 605 875
Total Price $30,215 $29,315 $31,565 $24,470
Total Invoice $27,788 $27,062 $29,143 $23,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,199
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,215$29,315$31,565$24,470
Adjustments for Features0-800-150-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$28,515$31,415$22,110
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$27,788$27,062$29,143$23,379
Adjustments for Features0-739-138-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,788$26,323$29,005$21,124
Cost Above Minimum$1,465$0$2,682$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$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
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,290$2,090$1,440$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$150$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-739-138-2,255

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in180.3 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested297580%
Total Not Requested75020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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