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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,639

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,144
Floor mats 180  
Cold Package 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Floor mats 135  
Cold Package 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 1,280 775
Options (change) 1,089 620
Destination 695 875
Total Price $34,835 $24,795
Total Invoice $31,881 $23,639

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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: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year20092018
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)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,835$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$24,610
Total Invoice$31,881$23,639
Adjustments for Features0-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,881$23,463

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
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 
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
Rearview camera $200
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 changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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