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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: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $18,135
Base Invoice $22,727 $16,989
Floor mats 175  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,380  
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,950
Rear spoiler   325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 134  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 2,064  
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,677
Rear spoiler   260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 6,705 6,685
Options (change) 5,797 5,911
Destination 750 670
Total Price $31,975 $25,490
Total Invoice $29,274 $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: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,930
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,975$25,490
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,945$25,490
Total Invoice$29,274$23,570
Adjustments for Features-2,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,500$23,570

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,580$550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7740

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested187573%

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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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