Nissan vs. Mazda

Looking for your next new vehicle for Omaha drives? Both Nissan and Mazda are fantastic brands to consider. They have multiple vehicles for sale, depending on what you need. A zippy sedan or hatchback? They have those. SUVs of all sizes? Check. Nissan has three available pickup trucks if you need towing and cargo-hauling capabilities in Fremont. 

Find out more with our comparison of Mazda vs. Nissan to see which brand you favor for your drives in the Fremont area.

Mazda vs. Nissan: 2024 Prices

When looking at prices for Mazda vs. Nissan, they are comparable. Nissan has a very affordable car with the Versa, starting at $16,680 MSRP. Meanwhile, the Mazda3 sedan starts at $24,170 MSRP. 

The top Nissan for the price is technically the GT-R sports car at $121,090 MSRP, but that is a rarity. For more mainstream production, the most expensive Nissan is the Titan XD pickup truck at $52,850 MSRP. For the Mazda, the CX-70 PHEV tops the lineup at $54,400 MSRP.

Mazda vs. Nissan: Top Safety Picks

The IIHS makes its Top Safety Pick selections for every model year. In 2024, Mazda and Nissan have some models in the Top Safety Pick category. See the vehicles that made the list:

Mazda Top Safety Picks

• 2024 Mazda 3 hatchback and sedan, Top Safety Pick+
• 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV, Top Safety Pick+
• 2024 Mazda CX-50 SUV, Top Safety Pick+
• 2024 Mazda CX-90 SUV, Top Safety Pick+
• 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

Mazda also earned two Top Safety Picks for the 2025 versions of their CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV.

Nissan Top Safety Picks

• 2024 Nissan Ariya SUV 
• 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, Top Safety Pick+ for models built after November 2023

Next, we will explore the safety features you can find when comparing Mazda vs. Nissan.

Mazda Advanced Safety Features

As you might expect, the advanced safety features have led to them being rated Top Safety Picks from the IIHS. The Mazda I-ACTIVSENSE® safety suite combines milliwave radar and cameras to help you stay alert when driving in Fremont and elsewhere.

• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Available Traffic Jam Assist
• Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Head-Up Display on some models
• 360-degree view monitor
• Traffic sign recognition system
• Driver attention alert
• Adaptive front lighting system
• Forward Smart City Brake Support
• Reverse Smart City Brake Support
• Parking sensors
• High beam control

Nissan Advanced Safety Features

Nissan’s safety suite is called Safety Shield® 360 and uses radar and cameras to protect you on your Omaha drives.

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• High Beam Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Automatic Braking 

Mazda vs. Nissan: Reliability & Warranty

Both Mazda and Nissan offer warranty coverage on new vehicles. Mazda offers a bit more with its roadside assistance.

Mazda Warranty

• 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty
• 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty
• 3-year/36,000mile roadside assistance program

Nissan Warranty

• 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty
• 5-year limited powertrain warranty

Test Drive a New Mazda or Nissan for Sale at Sid Dillon

At Sid Dillon, we have a wide selection of Nissan and Mazda vehicles for sale. Contact us, schedule a test drive or see which dealership has the vehicle you want. We’re happy to help in any way we can!

*All prices are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options. Dealer sets actual price.