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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: $22,355

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,865

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,370 $18,625 $22,740
Base Invoice $28,454 $17,446 $21,286
Cargo cover 100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Grand Touring Package   2,270 1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Rear bumper protector   50 50
CD changer, in-dash   500  
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo cover 80    
Leather seating surfaces 909    
Grand Touring Package   2,117 1,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Rear bumper protector   40 40
CD changer, in-dash   400  
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 1,100 3,060 2,005
Options (change) 989 2,749 1,831
Destination 825 670 670
Total Price $32,295 $22,355 $25,415
Total Invoice $30,268 $20,865 $23,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,081
Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,295$22,355$25,415
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$22,355$24,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,485
Total Invoice$30,268$20,865$23,787
Adjustments for Features-1,3220-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,946$20,865$23,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,384

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4XsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
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  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Light bar$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$4,310$2,900$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3220-538

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,144 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 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested210060%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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