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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,160

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,488 $21,901
Floor mats 210  
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 405  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Floor mats 159  
Technology Package 957  
Rear spoiler 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 1,705 1,725
Options (change) 1,460 1,464
Destination 810 795
Total Price $33,335 $25,420
Total Invoice $30,758 $24,160

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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: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,007
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,335$25,420
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$25,420
Total Invoice$30,758$24,160
Adjustments for Features-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,167$24,160

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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