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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: $24,915

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,749

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4Xi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,590 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $29,203 $22,141 $22,378
Cargo cover 105    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Cargo cover 82    
Leather seating surfaces 927    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 1,105 1,045 720
Options (change) 1,009 836 576
Destination 885 795 795
Total Price $32,580 $24,990 $24,915
Total Invoice $31,097 $23,772 $23,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,956
Model Year201520122012
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4Xi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,580$24,990$24,915
Adjustments for Features-735-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$24,640$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$31,097$23,772$23,749
Adjustments for Features-702-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,395$23,439$23,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520122012
ModelXterraMazda3Mazda3
TrimPRO-4Xi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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  
Rearview camera$200  
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Light bar$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,735$4,350$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-702-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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