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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: $25,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,473

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $23,895
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $22,862
Quick Order Package G 850    
Convenience Group 1,345 1,345  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Rear bumper protector     100
Quick Order Package G 774    
Convenience Group 1,224 1,224  
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 3,090 3,070 920
Options (change) 2,812 2,793 736
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $28,395 $31,550 $25,690
Total Invoice $26,632 $29,502 $24,473

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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: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year200920092018
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$28,395$31,550$25,690
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$31,100$24,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$26,632$29,502$24,473
Adjustments for Features0-421-1,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,632$29,081$23,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,449$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
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 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,965$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-1,462

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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