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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $19,040
Base Invoice $30,097 $17,838
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 180  
Tech Package 2,250 1,195
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 135  
Tech Package 1,952 1,028
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 4,730 5,415
Options (change) 4,082 4,815
Destination 695 750
Total Price $38,285 $25,205
Total Invoice $34,874 $23,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,146
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$38,285$25,205
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,830$25,205
Total Invoice$34,874$23,403
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,549$23,403

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested124051%
Total Not Requested117549%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

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-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
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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