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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,240

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,463

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaCX-3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,990
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $24,283
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 350
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 280
Destination 605 605 900
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $26,240
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $25,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,657
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaCX-3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/50-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$26,240
Adjustments for Features-2000-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$25,463
Adjustments for Features-1810-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$24,595
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaCX-3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,030$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-868

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in101.2 in
Length193.5 in168.3 in
Width71.7 in69.6 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.544.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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