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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: $25,480

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,198

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $21,805 $23,287
Premium Package 4,400      
Stability control 900 900    
Floor mats 170 170    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 60 60
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Rear spoiler   360    
Tech Package     1,500  
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Premium Package 3,817      
Stability control 780 780    
Floor mats 134 134    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 48 48
6-speed shiftable CVT 462      
Rear spoiler   282    
Tech Package     1,290  
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 8,060 3,520 1,885 385
Options (change) 6,998 3,002 1,598 308
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $32,685 $32,545 $25,480 $25,530
Total Invoice $29,869 $29,942 $24,198 $24,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,949
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,685$32,545$25,480$25,530
Adjustments for Features-790-79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,755$25,480$25,530
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0$50
Total Invoice$29,869$29,942$24,198$24,390
Adjustments for Features-722-72700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,147$29,215$24,198$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$0$192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,140$1,350$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-722-72700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072013
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.2 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested375082%
Total Not Requested85018%
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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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