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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: $27,995

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $14,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $26,500
Floor mats 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Floor mats 234  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 300 575
Options (change) 234 460
Destination 885 920
Total Price $42,125 $27,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,766
Model Year20182019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$42,125$27,995
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$27,995

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelMaximaMazda3
TrimPlatinumPremium
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,815$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelMaximaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in
Length192.8 in183.5 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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