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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: $22,060

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,542

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $29,500 $28,650
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $27,663 $26,868
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Rear bumper protector 50 50    
Cargo net 40 40    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Satellite radio 430 430    
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover     85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Rear bumper protector 40 40    
Cargo net 32 32    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Satellite radio 344 344    
Floor mats     84 84
Cargo cover     63 63
Options (change) 1,220 1,220 200 200
Options (change) 976 976 147 147
Destination 795 795 800 800
Total Price $22,060 $25,715 $30,500 $29,650
Total Invoice $20,542 $23,962 $28,610 $27,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,937
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4263hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$22,060$25,715$30,500$29,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,510-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$24,065$27,990$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$830$0
Total Invoice$20,542$23,962$28,610$27,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-2,354-2,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,542$22,424$26,256$25,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,882$777$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Light bar  $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,350$3,000$3,860$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,510$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-2,354-2,336

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112010
ModelMazda3Xterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft365.7 ft3

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