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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: $27,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $23,145
Floor mats 235 235  
Technology Package 1,290    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Floor mats 0 0  
Technology Package 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 1,900 610 3,095
Options (change) 0 0 2,572
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $27,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,722
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLGrand 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$31,780$37,005$27,115
Adjustments for Features-65-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,715$36,340$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLGrand 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 
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, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,340$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2-160

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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.2,900 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested280085%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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