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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $18,135
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $16,989
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,950
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Stability control 600 600  
Rear spoiler   360 325
Satellite radio   350  
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Floor mats 127 127  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,677
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Stability control 520 520  
Rear spoiler   282 260
Satellite radio   304  
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 7,360 5,470 6,685
Options (change) 6,346 4,677 5,911
Destination 625 625 670
Total Price $36,035 $36,245 $25,490
Total Invoice $32,619 $32,877 $23,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,777
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,035$36,245$25,490
Adjustments for Features-3,615-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$32,530$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$32,619$32,877$23,570
Adjustments for Features-3,272-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,347$29,507$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,490$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,272-3,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072009
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.4 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested250085%

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 link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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