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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: $27,440

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $27,500
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear bumper protector     100
AWD     1,400
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Rear bumper protector     80
AWD     0
Options (change) 3,085 1,725 1,825
Options (change) 2,777 1,553 340
Destination 695 695 920
Total Price $27,440 $29,255 $30,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,631
Model Year200820082019
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$27,440$29,255$30,245
Adjustments for Features00-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$29,255$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082019
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,015$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments00-288

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelNitroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in107.3 in
Length178.9 in175.6 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft30.0 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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