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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: $26,120

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,144
Tech Package 2,250  
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 180  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Tech Package 1,952  
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 135  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 4,730 2,100
Options (change) 4,082 1,776
Destination 695 875
Total Price $38,285 $26,120
Total Invoice $34,874 $24,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,029
Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$38,285$26,120
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$26,120
Total Invoice$34,874$24,795
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,824$24,795

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested126552%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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