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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: $24,915

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,749

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $30,590
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $29,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Fog lights 325    
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo cover     105
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Rear bumper protector 40 40  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Fog lights 260    
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo cover     82
Leather seating surfaces     927
Options (change) 1,045 720 1,105
Options (change) 836 576 1,009
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $24,990 $24,915 $32,580
Total Invoice $23,772 $23,749 $31,097

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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: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,956
Model Year201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17265/75-16
Total Price$24,990$24,915$32,580
Adjustments for Features-3500-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$24,915$31,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,772$23,749$31,097
Adjustments for Features-3330-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,439$23,749$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
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
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Light bar  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,000$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330-702

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122015
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.4,144 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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