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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: $23,615

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,500

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $5,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,840 $23,895 $27,560
Base Invoice $19,941 $22,862 $25,826
Rear bumper protector 100 100  
Cargo net 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Fog lights 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Side curtain airbags     700
Floor mats     115
Cargo cover     85
iPod integration     290
Rear bumper protector 80 80  
Cargo net 40 40  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Fog lights 300    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,002  
Side curtain airbags     607
Floor mats     83
Cargo cover     63
iPod integration     243
Options (change) 1,900 1,525 1,190
Options (change) 1,684 1,382 996
Destination 875 875 780
Total Price $23,615 $26,295 $29,530
Total Invoice $22,500 $25,119 $27,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,457
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$23,615$26,295$29,530
Adjustments for Features-810-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,805$22,135$29,530
Cost Above Minimum$670$0$0
Total Invoice$22,500$25,119$27,602
Adjustments for Features-772-3,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,728$21,145$27,602
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Xterra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$7,725$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-772-3,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182008
ModelMazda3Xterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft365.7 ft3

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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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