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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: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,198

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SRi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $22,727 $21,805 $23,287
Premium Package 2,380    
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 175    
Technology Package 1,780    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 60 60
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Premium Package 2,064    
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 134    
Technology Package 1,543    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 48 48
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 6,805 1,885 385
Options (change) 5,868 1,598 308
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $32,075 $25,480 $25,530
Total Invoice $29,345 $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: $5,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,571
Model Year201020132013
ModelAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SRi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,075$25,480$25,530
Adjustments for Features-63000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$25,480$25,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$29,345$24,198$24,390
Adjustments for Features-57600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,769$24,198$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020132013
ModelAltimaMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.5 SRi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,830$1,200$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

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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