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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: $21,140

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,093

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $7,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $22,952 $25,546 $25,826
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200 200 200    
Rear bumper protector 50 50 50 50 50    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 40    
Fog lights 325   325        
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430 430    
Side curtain airbags           700 700
Technology Package           1,300  
Floor mats           115 115
Cargo cover           85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160 160 160    
Rear bumper protector 40 40 40 40 40    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32    
Fog lights 260   260        
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344 344    
Side curtain airbags           607 607
Technology Package           1,127  
Floor mats           83 83
Cargo cover           63 63
Options (change) 1,045 720 1,045 720 720 2,200 900
Options (change) 836 576 836 576 576 1,880 753
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 780 780
Total Price $21,140 $23,315 $24,990 $24,915 $25,515 $30,240 $29,240
Total Invoice $20,093 $22,221 $23,772 $23,749 $24,323 $28,206 $27,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,935
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$21,140$23,315$24,990$24,915$25,515$30,240$29,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-4,455-4,105-2,005-2,640-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$21,485$20,535$20,810$23,510$27,600$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$605$950$0$275$2,975$380$0
Total Invoice$20,093$22,221$23,772$23,749$24,323$28,206$27,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,744-4,238-3,913-1,911-2,462-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,093$20,477$19,534$19,836$22,412$25,744$25,469
Cost Above Minimum$559$943$0$302$2,878$275$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Off RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$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 $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500  
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Hood scoop    $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)      $50
Skid plates     $150 
Sunroof $900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tubular side steps      $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Navigation system  $600$600   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Boost gauge    $75  
Heated mirrors  $25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$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$50  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200   
Metal pedals    $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   
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$1,445$3,275$5,900$5,550$3,450$4,085$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$4,455$4,105$2,005$2,640$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,744-4,238-3,913-1,911-2,462-1,890

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
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 Weight2,897 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft365.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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