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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $26,500
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 1,900 610 525
Options (change) 0 0 420
Destination 885 885 920
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $428
Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,780$37,005$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-600-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,405$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
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, low-speed  $200
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
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,540$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-41

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelAltimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in
Length191.9 in183.5 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
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
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested230070%
Total Not Requested97530%

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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