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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: $24,255

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,408

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/Ts
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $17,680
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $16,551
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Grand Touring Package     2,215
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Grand Touring Package     2,065
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 5,980
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 5,262
Destination 695 695 595
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $24,255
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $22,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year200820082007
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/Ts
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$28,845$31,650$24,255
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,760$30,365$24,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$22,408
Adjustments for Features-1,011-1,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,857$28,200$22,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,343$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082007
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/Ts
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,055$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,011-1,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
ModelNitroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in103.9 in
Length178.9 in176.6 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested150038%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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