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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimsSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $16,262 $33,837 $38,663
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 5,560 3,845 515
Options (change) 4,870 3,503 416
Destination 560 900 900
Total Price $23,490 $41,155 $43,025
Total Invoice $21,692 $38,240 $39,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,407
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimsSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$23,490$41,155$43,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,685-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$33,470$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$21,692$38,240$39,979
Adjustments for Features0-7,141-7,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,692$31,099$32,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimsSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,845$9,530$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,685$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,141-7,513

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.2 in
Length176.6 in197.2 in
Width69.1 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.147.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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