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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $26,500
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Cold Package 400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Cold Package 347  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 1,695 525
Options (change) 1,447 420
Destination 760 920
Total Price $36,905 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,593
Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,905$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,905$24,265

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in
Length190.6 in183.5 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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