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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: $25,320

Mazda Mazda3 Select   
Difference: $4,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium PlusOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $25,500 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $27,260 $27,560
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325 325 325 245  
Side curtain airbags           700 700
Floor mats           115 115
Cargo cover           85 85
iPod integration           290 290
Rear bumper protector 80 80 80        
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 40    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260 260 260 182  
Side curtain airbags           607 607
Floor mats           83 83
Cargo cover           63 63
iPod integration           243 243
Options (change) 475 475 475 375 375 1,435 1,190
Options (change) 380 380 380 300 300 1,178 996
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 780 780
Total Price $25,320 $26,970 $29,470 $32,420 $35,270 $29,475 $29,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Select
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,537
Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium PlusOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,320$26,970$29,470$32,420$35,270$29,475$29,530
Adjustments for Features-3,290-4,340-6,990-8,200-8,2000-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,030$22,630$22,480$24,220$27,070$29,475$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$450$2,190$5,040$50$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3XterraXterra
TrimSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium PlusOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual     $150 
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control     $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
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
Cargo cover$75$75$75  $75$75
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  $40$40
Rear spoiler$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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player     $125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
MP3-compatible player      $50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass      $0
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 $50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0 
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,890$8,940$11,590$12,800$12,800$4,600$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$4,340$6,990$8,200$8,200$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments-179-221-326-328-3010-98

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20212008
ModelMazda3Xterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

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

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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