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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: $26,150

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,958

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $24,745
Base Invoice $30,444 $23,673
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 303  
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,225 570
Options (change) 2,748 450
Destination 790 835
Total Price $37,255 $26,150
Total Invoice $33,982 $24,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,700
Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,255$26,150
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$26,150
Total Invoice$33,982$24,958
Adjustments for Features-3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,658$24,958

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs Grand 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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$1,905$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3240

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
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.2,855 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested657%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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