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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimsSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $16,262 $23,075 $25,964
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Satellite radio 430    
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Sunroof   814 814
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 5,560 5,130 4,120
Options (change) 4,870 4,669 3,749
Destination 560 745 745
Total Price $23,490 $30,435 $32,600
Total Invoice $21,692 $28,489 $30,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,033
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimsSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$23,490$30,435$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$28,550$30,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165
Total Invoice$21,692$28,489$30,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,764-1,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,692$26,725$28,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,972

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimsSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,720$4,605$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,764-1,761

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Nitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.8 in
Length176.6 in178.9 in
Width69.1 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

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