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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: $25,120

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,100

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $17,190
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $16,094
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360 325
Grand Touring Package     2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
CD changer, in-dash     500
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282 260
Grand Touring Package     2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
CD changer, in-dash     400
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 7,335
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 6,411
Destination 625 625 595
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $25,120
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $23,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,640
Model Year200720072007
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,595$32,455$25,120
Adjustments for Features-3,345-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$29,110$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$23,100
Adjustments for Features-3,058-3,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,740$26,792$23,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$52$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072007
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$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$3,640$3,640$295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,058-3,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072007
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested177539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%
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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