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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: $21,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,187

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,235 $17,370
Base Invoice $22,573 $16,262
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sunroof 895  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 723  
Sunroof 814  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,690 3,810
Options (change) 1,537 3,365
Destination 745 560
Total Price $25,670 $21,740
Total Invoice $24,855 $20,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,511
Model Year20102006
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,670$21,740
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,475$21,740
Total Invoice$24,855$20,187
Adjustments for Features-1,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,698$20,187

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1570

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelNitroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in103.9 in
Length178.9 in176.6 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.2 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested150043%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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