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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Mazda Mazda3 and Nissan Xterra features right here.

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009
Model Mazda3 Mazda3 Xterra Xterra Xterra Xterra
Trim i s X S Off Road SE
Engines  
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@6500
135 lb-ft@4500		 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>148 hp@6500 <br>135 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.          
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6500
150 lb-ft@4500		   2.3L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>156 hp@6500 <br>150 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.        
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000		     4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 4.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>261 hp@5600 <br>281 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.        
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.          
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.        
6-speed manual     6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is an optional feature.  
5-speed automatic     5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.        
RWD     RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature.   RWD is a standard feature.
4WD, part-time w/low range     4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is a standard feature. 4WD, part-time w/low range is an optional feature.
Tires  
195/65HR15 tires 195/65HR15 tires is a standard feature. 195/65HR15 tires is a standard feature.        
205/55HR16 tires 205/55HR16 tires is an optional feature. 205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.        
205/50VR17 tires   205/50VR17 tires is an optional feature.        
265/70R16 tires     265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 265/70R16 tires is a standard feature.
265/75R16 tires         265/75R16 tires is a standard feature.  
265/65R17 tires           265/65R17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.          
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is an optional feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.        
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)     Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit     First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is an optional feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is an optional feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows   Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.        
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual     Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.        
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.        
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is an optional feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.        
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire     Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Hill descent controlSelectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.           Hill descent control is an optional feature.  
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.           Hill start assist is an optional feature.  
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.       Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).     Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.        
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.     Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Aluminum roof railsNo crossbars.       Aluminum roof rails is a standard feature. Aluminum roof rails is a standard feature.    
No crossbars.
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature.
Cargo cover       Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature.
Cargo mat Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.        
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.
Cargo organizerAbove floor system for organizing cargo.         Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature.
Above floor system for organizing cargo.
Cargo tray Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.        
Class III trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.         Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class III trailer hitch is an optional feature.
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.           Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.       Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature. Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.    
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     Small cargo box, roof-mounted is an optional feature. Small cargo box, roof-mounted is an optional feature. Small cargo box, roof-mounted is a standard feature. Small cargo box, roof-mounted is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.       Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (7 wire)Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.         Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (7 wire) is an optional feature.
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is an optional feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.     Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature.        
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is an optional feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.          
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.     Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature.        
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper     Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.       Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Drivetrain  
Lockable rear differentialThe rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces.           Lockable rear differential is a standard feature.  
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.     Body kit is an optional feature.        
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.     Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.     Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.        
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Bright-finished fuel doorChrome or satin-painted fuel door.   Bright-finished fuel door is an optional feature. Bright-finished fuel door is an optional feature.        
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door.
Deep-tinted rear windows     Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.       Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is a standard feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Pearlcoat paint   Pearlcoat paint is an optional feature.        
Rear bumper protector     Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.        
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.       Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.   Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Skid platesPrevent underbody damage when off-roading.           Skid plates is a standard feature.  
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.        
Sunroof wind deflector Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature. Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature.        
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.         Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature. Tow hook(s), front is a standard feature.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Tubular side steps       Tubular side steps is a standard feature.   Tubular side steps is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is an optional feature. Aux input is an optional feature. Aux input is an optional feature. Aux input is an optional feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Cassette player Cassette player is an optional feature. Cassette player is an optional feature.        
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player            
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.         iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.     Navigation system is an optional feature.        
Screen-based navigation system.
Portable navigation systemPortable navigation system, with a smaller screen than a fully integrated unit, that connects mechanically and electrically into the instrument panel.       Portable navigation system is an optional feature. Portable navigation system is an optional feature. Portable navigation system is an optional feature. Portable navigation system is an optional feature.
Portable navigation system, with a smaller screen than a fully integrated unit, that connects mechanically and electrically into the instrument panel.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.     Automatic headlights is an optional feature.        
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.       Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn off.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is an optional feature. Compass is an optional feature.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.             Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.             Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is an optional feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.        
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is an optional feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.     Trip computer is an optional feature.       Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.        
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.       Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.   Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.  
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.   Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.  
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.     Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature.        
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.   All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.        
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.        
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.           Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature.        
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.       Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.     Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.         Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
All-terrain tiresOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.           All-terrain tires is a standard feature.  
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.   Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Off-road suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.           Off-road suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.        
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.         White-letter tires is a standard feature. White-letter tires is a standard feature. White-letter tires is a standard feature.
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.

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Option Package Contents

Preferred Equipment Package

Features
Antilock brakes (ABS)
Brake assist
Side curtain airbags

i-ACTIVSENSE Package

Features
Traction control
Stability control
Body kit
205/50VR17 tires

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.

Features
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 IRS, a hatchback, plus the standard Fog lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, sway bars front and rear, four wheel disc brakes, and a manual transmission. Many of these features are unavailable (together or alone) on competitive vehicles. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 can get up-market items like leather, heated seats, xenon lamps, LED lighting see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Again, the best standard feature packages available. Most of the better features are included with the S level trim which is standard on the 5-door. And many available add-ons for a car in this price range. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 BOSE STEREO 6 DISK CHANGER, AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL POWER EVERYTHING see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Comes with a reasonable amount of standard equipment, and has reams of options that allow to approach luxury car territory in terms of tech features. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 To name a few: Steering mounted audio controls and cruise controls, remote keyless illuminated entry, heated driver and passenger seats, heated outside rear view mirrors, and remote start - beneficial in winter conditions! No more rubber timing belt! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great value for the dollar! When compared to other vehicles in this price range, I believe there is no match, especially when you take into account the mechanics and standard features. The rear storage area is great! Double sided floor panel, etc. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Mazda makes you buy packages to get some features that would be desirable in the base models. Had to look to find one with the A/C, side airbag, and ABS package. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 No cruise control, automatic windows or automatic for the price I wanted to pay see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 They were ok... nothing special. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

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