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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: $25,225

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $19,040
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $17,838
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 60
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Rear spoiler   360  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 48
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Rear spoiler   282  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 7,810 5,570 5,435
Options (change) 6,721 4,748 4,831
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $36,485 $36,345 $25,225
Total Invoice $32,994 $32,948 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,024
Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,485$36,345$25,225
Adjustments for Features-1,715-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,770$34,730$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,994$32,948$23,419
Adjustments for Features-1,551-1,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,443$31,484$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$41$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound  $250
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,690$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,551-1,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072010
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.8 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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested30029%
Total Not Requested72571%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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