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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,697 $22,144
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 4,855 775
Options (change) 4,176 620
Destination 780 875
Total Price $31,205 $24,795
Total Invoice $28,653 $23,639

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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: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,047
Model Year20122018
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$31,205$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$24,760
Total Invoice$28,653$23,639
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,653$23,606

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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

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 spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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