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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,192

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $22,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $21,901
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 705 1,765
Options (change) 578 1,496
Destination 885 795
Total Price $42,530 $25,460
Total Invoice $39,675 $24,192

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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: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,545
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,530$25,460
Adjustments for Features-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,165$25,460
Total Invoice$39,675$24,192
Adjustments for Features-5,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,737$24,192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,465$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9380

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length192.8 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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