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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,089

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,302 $22,862
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo tray   75
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Rear bumper protector   100
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo tray   60
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 1,500 2,820
Options (change) 1,365 2,352
Destination 750 875
Total Price $29,495 $27,590
Total Invoice $28,417 $26,089

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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: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,850
Model Year20112017
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShockGrand 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$27,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$25,980
Total Invoice$28,417$26,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$24,567

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
ModelNitroMazda3
TrimShockGrand 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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$3,640$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,522

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
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 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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