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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: $25,360

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trims Grand TouringSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950
Base Invoice $22,378 $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Rear bumper protector 50 200 200 200 200
Cargo tray 60        
Satellite radio 430        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Remote start 350        
Cargo Package   225 225 225 225
Tech Package   1,570 1,570    
Floor mats   210 210 210 210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Rear bumper protector 40 153 153 153 153
Cargo tray 48        
Satellite radio 344        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Remote start 280        
Cargo Package   200 200 200 200
Tech Package   1,379 1,379    
Floor mats   159 159 159 159
Options (change) 1,165 2,205 2,205 635 635
Options (change) 932 1,891 1,891 512 512
Destination 795 860 860 860 860
Total Price $25,360 $38,315 $41,315 $41,445 $44,445
Total Invoice $24,105 $35,254 $38,015 $38,202 $40,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,317
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trims Grand TouringSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$25,360$38,315$41,315$41,445$44,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-4,340-5,465-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,360$34,150$36,975$35,980$38,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,825$1,830$4,655
Total Invoice$24,105$35,254$38,015$38,202$40,964
Adjustments for Features0-3,832-3,993-5,037-5,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$31,422$34,022$33,165$35,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$1,743$4,344

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelMazda3PathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trims Grand TouringSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras   $500$500
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,265$6,440$7,565$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$4,340$5,465$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,832-3,993-5,037-5,198

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.2 in
Length177.4 in197.2 in
Width69.1 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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
42.8 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

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

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