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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,522

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $25,995
Base Invoice $37,652 $24,869
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405  
Cargo net   60
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344  
Cargo net   48
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 625 1,080
Options (change) 511 858
Destination 885 795
Total Price $41,850 $27,870
Total Invoice $39,048 $26,522

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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: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,617
Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,850$27,870
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,660$27,870
Total Invoice$39,048$26,522
Adjustments for Features-3,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,139$26,522

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,990$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9090

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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