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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,045

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,153

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $23,195
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $21,717
4.0L V6 990    
Quick Order Package G 2,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Satellite radio 195   430
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
4.0L V6 891    
Quick Order Package G 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 248    
Satellite radio 176   344
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 4,455 1,725 2,100
Options (change) 2,211 1,553 1,764
Destination 660 660 750
Total Price $27,875 $28,115 $26,045
Total Invoice $24,153 $26,208 $24,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year200720072010
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$27,875$28,115$26,045
Adjustments for Features-1,140-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$27,275$26,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$24,153$26,208$24,231
Adjustments for Features-988-7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,165$25,425$24,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072010
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,515$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-988-7830

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072010
ModelNitroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in103.9 in
Length178.9 in177.4 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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