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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $18,135
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $16,989
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370 325
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292 260
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,677
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 6,685
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 5,911
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $25,490
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $23,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,467
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,240$32,810$25,490
Adjustments for Features-3,390-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,850$29,370$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$23,570
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,163$27,037$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,126$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082009
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,815$3,865$425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-3,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
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
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested192555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
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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