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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,755

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,697 $22,144
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 125
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 6,635 2,050
Options (change) 5,719 1,736
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $26,070
Total Invoice $30,196 $24,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,935
Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRGrand 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$32,985$26,070
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$25,550
Total Invoice$30,196$24,755
Adjustments for Features0-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$24,261

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,280$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
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.2,900 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

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%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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