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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $25,045
Base Invoice $22,727 $23,961
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 175  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170 125
Cargo mat   70
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 134  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134 100
Cargo mat   50
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 6,875 445
Options (change) 5,931 350
Destination 750 820
Total Price $32,145 $26,310
Total Invoice $29,408 $25,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,227
Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,145$26,310
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,090$26,310
Total Invoice$29,408$25,131
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,358$25,131

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,605$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,855 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 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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207581%
Total Not Requested50019%
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 audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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