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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,755

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,444 $22,144
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 380  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
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  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,225 2,050
Options (change) 2,748 1,736
Destination 790 875
Total Price $37,255 $26,070
Total Invoice $33,982 $24,755

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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: $11,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,436
Model Year20132017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand 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$26,070
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,255$25,850
Total Invoice$33,982$24,755
Adjustments for Features0-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$24,546

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132017
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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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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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