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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: $21,560

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,142

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $25,670 $30,590
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $24,783 $29,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 210  
Rear bumper protector 50 50    
Satellite radio 430 430    
Cargo net 40 40    
Cargo cover     105 105
Floor mats     135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 172  
Rear bumper protector 40 40    
Satellite radio 344 344    
Cargo net 32 32    
Cargo cover     82 82
Floor mats     106  
Options (change) 720 720 450 105
Options (change) 576 576 360 82
Destination 795 795 885 885
Total Price $21,560 $25,215 $27,005 $31,580
Total Invoice $20,142 $23,562 $26,028 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,158
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4263hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$21,560$25,215$27,005$31,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-755-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,560$23,565$26,250$27,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0$1,470
Total Invoice$20,142$23,562$26,028$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,542-728-3,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,142$22,020$25,300$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,878$0$1,182

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed automatic  $900 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Aluminum roof rails  $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $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
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Light bar   $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,040$3,690$2,795$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$755$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542-728-3,688

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112015
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.4,144 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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