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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: $24,970

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,980

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,830 $17,190
Base Invoice $27,575 $16,094
Floor mats 135  
Cargo mat 75 40
Rear spoiler 405 325
Bodyside moldings 205  
Grand Touring Package   2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Floor mats 106  
Cargo mat 53 32
Rear spoiler 344 260
Bodyside moldings 185  
Grand Touring Package   2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 820 7,185
Options (change) 688 6,291
Destination 825 595
Total Price $31,475 $24,970
Total Invoice $29,088 $22,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,010
Model Year20152007
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,475$24,970
Adjustments for Features-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$24,970
Total Invoice$29,088$22,980
Adjustments for Features-2,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,990$22,980

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152007
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
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 
Heated front seats $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152007
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 Weight3,295 lb.2,991 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
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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