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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,745

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $23,145
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,144
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     75
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,725
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,476
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $25,745
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $24,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,242
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$25,745
Adjustments for Features-2000-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$25,235
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$24,495
Adjustments for Features-1810-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$24,010
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,365$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-485

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.4 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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested152554%
Total Not Requested132546%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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