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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $25,045
Base Invoice $25,283 $23,961
Floor mats 185  
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395  
Sunroof 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Floor mats 152  
Technology Package 946  
Rear spoiler 329  
Sunroof 729  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 2,705 445
Options (change) 2,339 350
Destination 790 820
Total Price $31,155 $26,310
Total Invoice $28,412 $25,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,039
Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,155$26,310
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$26,310
Total Invoice$28,412$25,131
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,170$25,131

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132015
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in180.3 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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