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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: $27,965

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102020
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,630 $24,520 $26,500
Premium Audio Package 1,240    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170 125
Premium Package   2,380  
Sport Package   2,370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Premium Audio Package 1,075    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134 100
Premium Package   2,064  
Sport Package   2,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 1,585 5,095 525
Options (change) 1,343 4,388 420
Destination 750 750 945
Total Price $27,965 $30,365 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,781
Model Year201020102020
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,965$30,365$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-850-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$29,515$23,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102020
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$2,690$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-225

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102020
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in
Length190.7 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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