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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: $22,355

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,865

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3PRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $22,740 $30,370
Base Invoice $17,446 $21,286 $28,454
Grand Touring Package 2,270 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Cargo cover     100
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,117 1,599  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Cargo net 32 32  
Rear bumper protector 40 40  
Cargo cover     80
Leather seating surfaces     909
Options (change) 3,060 2,005 1,100
Options (change) 2,749 1,831 989
Destination 670 670 825
Total Price $22,355 $25,415 $32,295
Total Invoice $20,865 $23,787 $30,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,081
Model Year200920092012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3PRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4263hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18265/75-16
Total Price$22,355$25,415$32,295
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$24,840$30,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$0
Total Invoice$20,865$23,787$30,268
Adjustments for Features0-538-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,865$23,249$28,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,384$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200920092012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3PRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Light bar  $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,475$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-538-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092012
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 Weight2,809 lb.4,144 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
43.8 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested210060%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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