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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: $26,645

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,790

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $22,191
4.0L V6 990    
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
4.0L V6 891    
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 3,085 1,725 2,150
Options (change) 2,777 1,553 1,804
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $27,440 $29,255 $26,645
Total Invoice $25,603 $27,237 $24,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$27,440$29,255$26,645
Adjustments for Features-815-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$28,440$26,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$25,603$27,237$24,790
Adjustments for Features-760-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,843$26,478$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082011
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Metal pedals  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,015$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-760-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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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