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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: $27,345

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3LE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $36,080
Base Invoice $22,952 $33,418
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo mat 50 85
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system   2,400
Floor mats   155
5.6L V8   1,700
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo mat 40 70
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system   2,082
Floor mats   106
5.6L V8   1,573
Options (change) 2,550 4,340
Options (change) 2,168 3,831
Destination 795 780
Total Price $27,345 $41,200
Total Invoice $25,915 $38,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,316
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3LE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$27,345$41,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$37,085
Total Invoice$25,915$38,029
Adjustments for Features0-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,915$34,231

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
TrimMazdaSpeed3LE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,798

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length177.4 in192.3 in
Width69.1 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.4,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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