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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: $26,705

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,838

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimDetonatorShockMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $23,700
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $22,191
Sunroof 895    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio     430
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
Sunroof 814    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Satellite radio     344
Cargo tray     48
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 895 0 2,210
Options (change) 814 0 1,852
Destination 750 750 795
Total Price $27,890 $27,995 $26,705
Total Invoice $26,936 $27,052 $24,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimDetonatorShockMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$27,890$27,995$26,705
Adjustments for Features-25-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$26,870$26,705
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0
Total Invoice$26,936$27,052$24,838
Adjustments for Features-24-1,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,912$25,965$24,838
Cost Above Minimum$947$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroNitroMazda3
TrimDetonatorShockMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,200$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-1,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
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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