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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: $27,620

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,605

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $21,717 $33,550 $39,089
Tech Package 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Rear bumper protector 50 205 205
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,400  
Floor mats   225 225
Tech Package 1,630    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Rear bumper protector 40 153 153
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo tray 48    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,151  
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 3,675 4,135 735
Options (change) 3,138 3,736 585
Destination 750 960 960
Total Price $27,620 $41,195 $43,765
Total Invoice $25,605 $38,246 $40,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,826
Model Year201020172017
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$27,620$41,195$43,765
Adjustments for Features0-7,340-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,620$33,855$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$25,605$38,246$40,634
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-8,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,605$31,431$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$531

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020172017
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,900$10,240$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,815-8,672

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.2 in
Length177.4 in198.5 in
Width69.1 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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