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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $26,500
Floor mats 160 160  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     75
Floor mats 121 121  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 450
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 360
Destination 605 605 920
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,081
Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,295$33,065$27,870
Adjustments for Features-8750-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$2,990$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-203

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.3 in
Length193.5 in183.5 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

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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