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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,965

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3XterraXterra
TrimsOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $16,262 $22,306 $24,083
Touring Package 245    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 230 230
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Cargo net 40    
Satellite radio 430 350 350
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   900  
Cargo cover   80 80
Floor mats   110 110
Interior air filter   60 60
5-speed automatic   800  
Bodyside moldings     110
Touring Package 227    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 171 171
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Cargo net 32    
Satellite radio 344 304 304
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   780  
Cargo cover   60 60
Floor mats   74 74
Interior air filter   44 44
5-speed automatic   748  
Bodyside moldings     77
Options (change) 1,390 3,230 1,640
Options (change) 1,143 2,788 1,337
Destination 560 605 605
Total Price $19,320 $27,685 $27,995
Total Invoice $17,965 $25,699 $26,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,485
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3XterraXterra
TrimsOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$19,320$27,685$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,320$25,570$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$17,965$25,699$26,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,963-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,965$23,736$23,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$286$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3XterraXterra
TrimsOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$770$2,885$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,963-2,575

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Xterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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