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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: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $16,880
Base Invoice $25,283 $15,805
Floor mats 185  
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395 325
Sunroof 800  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 152  
Technology Package 946  
Rear spoiler 329 260
Sunroof 729  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 2,640 6,415
Options (change) 2,307 5,619
Destination 790 560
Total Price $31,090 $23,855
Total Invoice $28,380 $21,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,548
Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,090$23,855
Adjustments for Features-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$23,855
Total Invoice$28,380$21,984
Adjustments for Features-2,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,532$21,984

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,590$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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