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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: $21,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,198

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,670 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $27,800 $18,771 $22,191
Cargo cover 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Cargo cover 79    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 100 790 790
Options (change) 79 632 632
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $30,580 $21,630 $25,285
Total Invoice $28,689 $20,198 $23,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,136
Model Year201120112011
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,580$21,630$25,285
Adjustments for Features-2,5100-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$21,630$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005
Total Invoice$28,689$20,198$23,618
Adjustments for Features-2,3550-1,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,334$20,198$22,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,879

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112011
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
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 $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Light bar$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,210$1,700$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3550-1,541

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,144 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
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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