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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,371

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $19,040
Base Invoice $30,600 $17,838
Tech Package 1,850 1,195
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package 1,605 1,028
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,900 5,375
Options (change) 3,333 4,783
Destination 750 750
Total Price $38,060 $25,165
Total Invoice $34,683 $23,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,237
Model Year20102010
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)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$38,060$25,165
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$25,165
Total Invoice$34,683$23,371
Adjustments for Features-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,608$23,371

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,430$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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