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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: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,306

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelXterraMazda3
TrimPRO-4Xs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,670 $25,445
Base Invoice $27,800 $24,343
Cargo cover 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
iPod integration 260  
Cargo net   60
Rear bumper protector   100
Cargo cover 79  
Leather seating surfaces 909  
iPod integration 214  
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 1,360 160
Options (change) 1,202 128
Destination 810 835
Total Price $31,840 $26,440
Total Invoice $29,812 $25,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,530
Model Year20112016
ModelXterraMazda3
TrimPRO-4Xs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/45-18
Total Price$31,840$26,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,840$24,325
Total Invoice$29,812$25,306
Adjustments for Features0-2,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,812$23,282

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelXterraMazda3
TrimPRO-4Xs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Light bar$150 
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,685$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,024

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelXterraMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height74.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft347.1 ft3

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