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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: $26,965

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,589

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $22,862
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 495
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Rear bumper protector     100
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225 396
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 2,195
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 1,852
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $26,965
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $25,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$28,845$31,650$26,965
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,450$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$25,589
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,868$29,207$24,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,830$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,537

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelNitroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in106.3 in
Length178.9 in175.6 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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