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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: $25,710

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $19,545
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 640 5,370
Options (change) 344 4,831
Destination 885 795
Total Price $37,035 $25,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,820
Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,035$25,710
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$25,710

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Trim3.5 SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182011
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.9 in180.7 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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