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Nissan Murano vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,295

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,050 $39,100 $24,000
Base Invoice $34,780 $36,701 $22,952
Rear bumper protector 190 190 50
Floor mats 210 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365    
Tech Package     2,135
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Rear bumper protector 148 148 40
Floor mats 159 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281    
Tech Package     1,836
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 765 400 2,500
Options (change) 588 307 2,128
Destination 900 900 795
Total Price $38,715 $40,400 $27,295
Total Invoice $36,268 $37,908 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,715$40,400$27,295
Adjustments for Features-3,640-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$35,010$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$36,268$37,908$25,875
Adjustments for Features-3,410-5,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,858$32,850$25,875
Cost Above Minimum$8$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$8,640$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-5,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelMuranoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length192.8 in177.4 in
Width75.4 in69.1 in
Height66.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,790 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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