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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: $26,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,318

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $24,745
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $23,673
Floor mats 225 225  
Technology Package 2,190    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Cargo mat     70
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 1,939    
Sunroof 708    
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 276  
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 3,970 980 1,020
Options (change) 3,442 795 810
Destination 885 885 835
Total Price $33,425 $34,555 $26,600
Total Invoice $30,948 $32,133 $25,318

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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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,834
Model Year201720172016
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,425$34,555$26,600
Adjustments for Features-1,940-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,485$33,115$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$30,948$32,133$25,318
Adjustments for Features-1,796-1,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,152$30,794$25,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,642$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172016
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$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  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,165$3,665$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,796-1,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in180.3 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 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?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested187573%

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