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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: $27,030

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,778

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShocks Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $25,445
Base Invoice $26,302 $24,343
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Rear bumper protector   100
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 1,500 750
Options (change) 1,365 600
Destination 750 835
Total Price $29,495 $27,030
Total Invoice $28,417 $25,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShocks Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$29,495$27,030
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$26,045
Total Invoice$28,417$25,778
Adjustments for Features0-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$24,839

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShocks Grand Touring
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
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.2,853 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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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