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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: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,444 $15,805
Floor mats 195  
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Rear spoiler 380 325
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 146  
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Rear spoiler 303 260
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 3,225 6,415
Options (change) 2,748 5,619
Destination 790 560
Total Price $37,255 $23,855
Total Invoice $33,982 $21,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,070
Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,255$23,855
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$23,855
Total Invoice$33,982$21,984
Adjustments for Features-2,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,054$21,984

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,905$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested19019%
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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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