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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: $25,225

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $19,040
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $17,838
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 60
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 48
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 8,060 3,520 5,435
Options (change) 6,998 3,002 4,831
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $32,685 $32,545 $25,225
Total Invoice $29,869 $29,942 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,614
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,685$32,545$25,225
Adjustments for Features-915-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$31,630$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,869$29,942$23,419
Adjustments for Features-836-8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,033$29,100$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,865$1,865$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-836-8420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072010
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft311.8 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 link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested395086%
Total Not Requested65014%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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