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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,144
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170 125
Sunroof 850    
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134 100
Sunroof 738    
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 4,155 2,945 775
Options (change) 3,603 2,523 620
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $30,030 $33,020 $24,795
Total Invoice $27,635 $30,439 $23,639

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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: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$30,030$33,020$24,795
Adjustments for Features-190-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,840$32,205$24,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,365$0
Total Invoice$27,635$30,439$23,639
Adjustments for Features-175-7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,460$29,688$23,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,228$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
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 
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$200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,515$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-7510

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested325073%
Total Not Requested120027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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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