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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: $25,480

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,198

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSESLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $21,805 $23,287
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 60
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Rear spoiler   360    
Tech Package     1,500  
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
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 48
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Rear spoiler   282    
Tech Package     1,290  
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 7,810 5,570 1,885 385
Options (change) 6,721 4,748 1,598 308
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $36,485 $36,345 $25,480 $25,530
Total Invoice $32,994 $32,948 $24,198 $24,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,358
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSESLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,485$36,345$25,480$25,530
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$34,855$25,480$25,530
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$50
Total Invoice$32,994$32,948$24,198$24,390
Adjustments for Features-1,438-1,35100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,556$31,597$24,198$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$41$0$192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSESLi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$3,090$2,990$1,500$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,490$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,438-1,35100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072013
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.2 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested147550%

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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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