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Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,635

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,127

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $17,680 $22,340
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $16,551 $20,898
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 175 175
Cargo cover 80 80    
Floor mats 110 110    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Satellite radio 350 350 430 430
Bodyside moldings   110    
Grand Touring Package     2,215  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Cargo net     40 40
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171 140 140
Cargo cover 60 60    
Floor mats 74 74    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Satellite radio 304 304 344 344
Bodyside moldings   77    
Grand Touring Package     2,065  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 2,430 1,640 3,360 1,145
Options (change) 2,040 1,337 2,981 916
Destination 605 605 595 595
Total Price $26,885 $27,995 $21,635 $24,080
Total Invoice $24,951 $26,025 $20,127 $22,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,043
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,885$27,995$21,635$24,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-1,560-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$26,590$20,075$23,720
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$3,645
Total Invoice$24,951$26,025$20,127$22,409
Adjustments for Features0-1,306-1,451-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,951$24,719$18,676$22,074
Cost Above Minimum$232$0$0$3,398

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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$1,560$2,965$3,120$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$1,560$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306-1,451-335

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062007
ModelXterraMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height74.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested135034%
Total Not Requested260066%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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