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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: $28,265

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,577

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $23,145
Base Invoice $38,212 $22,144
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 705 4,245
Options (change) 578 3,558
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,530 $28,265
Total Invoice $39,675 $26,577

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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: $11,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,052
Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
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$42,530$28,265
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$28,265
Total Invoice$39,675$26,577
Adjustments for Features-3,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,629$26,577

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand 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 
Remote app$25 
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, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$6,465$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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.2,900 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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