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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: $25,575

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,638

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Nitro
TrimsShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $27,245
Base Invoice $17,446 $26,302
Grand Touring Package 2,270  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo tray 50  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,950  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Grand Touring Package 2,117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo tray 40  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,677  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 6,280 1,500
Options (change) 5,522 1,365
Destination 670 750
Total Price $25,575 $29,495
Total Invoice $23,638 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Nitro
TrimsShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,575$29,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,575$28,455
Total Invoice$23,638$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,638$27,415

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Nitro
TrimsShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
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
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092011
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 Weight2,809 lb.3,933 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
43.8 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested200057%
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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