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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: $27,970

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $26,500
Floor mats 210  
Sunroof 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Floor mats 159  
Sunroof 702  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 1,360 525
Options (change) 1,127 420
Destination 810 945
Total Price $30,090 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,587
Model Year20142020
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,090$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$23,835

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142020
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142020
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in
Length191.5 in183.5 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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