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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: $25,550

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,351

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMazda3NitroNitro
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $22,952 $23,075 $25,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Rear bumper protector 50    
4.0L V6   990  
Quick Order Package G   850  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Rear bumper protector 40    
4.0L V6   901  
Quick Order Package G   774  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 755 1,840 830
Options (change) 604 1,675 755
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $25,550 $27,145 $29,310
Total Invoice $24,351 $25,495 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year201220092009
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)265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,550$27,145$29,310
Adjustments for Features0-740-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$26,405$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$24,351$25,495$27,464
Adjustments for Features0-695-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,351$24,800$26,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220092009
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  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,640$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695-928

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft365.2 ft3

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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
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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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