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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: $24,950

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,777

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelNitroNitroMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTR/Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $22,141 $22,378
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Quick Order Package G 850      
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Satellite radio     430 430
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Rear bumper protector     50 50
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952    
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228    
Quick Order Package G 774      
Sunroof 814 814    
Leather seating surfaces   755    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Satellite radio     344 344
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Rear bumper protector     40 40
Options (change) 4,140 4,120 1,080 755
Options (change) 3,768 3,749 864 604
Destination 745 745 795 795
Total Price $29,445 $32,600 $25,025 $24,950
Total Invoice $27,588 $30,458 $23,800 $23,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,695
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelNitroNitroMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTR/Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,445$32,600$25,025$24,950
Adjustments for Features-455-905-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$31,695$24,675$24,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0$275
Total Invoice$27,588$30,458$23,800$23,777
Adjustments for Features-426-846-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,162$29,612$23,467$23,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$310

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelNitroNitroMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTR/Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
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$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,880$3,325$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$905$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-426-846-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,933 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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