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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: $24,775

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $17,535
Base Invoice $31,845 $16,416
Floor mats 210  
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 405 325
Grand Touring Package   2,460
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 159  
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Rear spoiler 344 260
Grand Touring Package   2,295
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) 2,765 6,590
Options (change) 2,431 5,784
Destination 810 650
Total Price $37,955 $24,775
Total Invoice $35,086 $22,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,176
Model Year20142008
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimSVs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,955$24,775
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$24,775
Total Invoice$35,086$22,850
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$22,850

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
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 
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 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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$4,505$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,556 lb.2,991 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, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
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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