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Nissan Armada vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,320

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelArmadaArmadaMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $23,400
Floor mats 310 310  
Premium Package 2,200    
Tech Package     1,400
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Remote start     350
Rear bumper protector     50
Floor mats 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Tech Package     1,204
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Remote start     280
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 2,510 310 2,125
Options (change) 0 0 1,784
Destination 1,295 1,295 795
Total Price $54,155 $60,295 $26,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,910
Model Year201820182012
ModelArmadaArmadaMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine390hp V8390hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20205/50-17
Total Price$54,155$60,295$26,320
Adjustments for Features-9,015-11,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,140$48,730$26,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelArmadaArmadaMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,565$14,115$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,015$11,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-216-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelArmadaMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length208.9 in177.4 in
Width79.9 in69.1 in
Height75.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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