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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: $21,510

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,031

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $19,540 $23,195
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $18,305 $21,717
Technology Package 1,300      
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Cargo cover 85 85    
Floor mats 115 115    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo net     40 40
Satellite radio     430 430
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Rear bumper protector     50 50
Technology Package 1,127      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Cargo cover 63 63    
Floor mats 83 83    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo net     32 32
Satellite radio     344 344
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Rear bumper protector     40 40
Options (change) 2,200 900 1,220 1,220
Options (change) 1,880 753 976 976
Destination 780 780 750 750
Total Price $30,240 $29,240 $21,510 $25,165
Total Invoice $28,206 $27,359 $20,031 $23,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6261hp V6167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,240$29,240$21,510$25,165
Adjustments for Features-2,360-1,7400-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$27,500$21,510$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$2,005
Total Invoice$28,206$27,359$20,031$23,443
Adjustments for Features-2,201-1,6280-1,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,005$25,731$20,031$21,906
Cost Above Minimum$274$0$0$1,875

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXterraXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimOff RoadSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed automatic $900  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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$3,710$3,090$1,350$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$1,740$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,201-1,6280-1,537

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelXterraMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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