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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: $26,645

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,790

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,235 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,573 $22,191
4.0L V6 1,000  
245/50R20 1,395  
Sunroof 895  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
4.0L V6 910  
245/50R20 1,269  
Sunroof 814  
Leather seating surfaces 723  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,085 2,150
Options (change) 3,716 1,804
Destination 745 795
Total Price $28,065 $26,645
Total Invoice $27,034 $24,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year20102011
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$28,065$26,645
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$26,645
Total Invoice$27,034$24,790
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,249$24,790

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimSXTMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,015$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,971 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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