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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: $25,770

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,977

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $19,545
Base Invoice $23,697 $18,303
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Sunroof wind deflector 110 60
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   50
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Sunroof wind deflector 78 48
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 6,570 5,430
Options (change) 5,671 4,879
Destination 780 795
Total Price $32,920 $25,770
Total Invoice $30,148 $23,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,457
Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,920$25,770
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,140$25,770
Total Invoice$30,148$23,977
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,434$23,977

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRs
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,030$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 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
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
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 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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