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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: $26,095

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,271

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $21,717 $22,131 $24,989
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Universal garage door opener 75    
4.0L V6   990  
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Universal garage door opener 60    
4.0L V6   891  
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 2,150 3,085 1,725
Options (change) 1,804 2,777 1,553
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $26,095 $27,440 $29,255
Total Invoice $24,271 $25,603 $27,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $572
Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$26,095$27,440$29,255
Adjustments for Features0-815-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$26,625$28,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$24,271$25,603$27,237
Adjustments for Features0-760-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,271$24,843$26,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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  
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  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,015$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-760-759

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102008
ModelMazda3Nitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.8 in
Length177.4 in178.9 in
Width69.1 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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