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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: $26,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,314

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $1,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Pathfinder
Trims Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,495 $25,445 $26,980
Base Invoice $24,389 $24,343 $25,283
Rear bumper protector 50 100  
Cargo mat 70 70 85
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
Airbag Package     700
Floor mats     155
Rear bumper protector 40 80  
Cargo mat 50 50 70
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
Airbag Package     607
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 120 1,220 940
Options (change) 90 1,132 783
Destination 835 835 780
Total Price $26,450 $27,500 $28,700
Total Invoice $25,314 $26,310 $26,846

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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: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,396
Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Pathfinder
Trims Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/75-16
Total Price$26,450$27,500$28,700
Adjustments for Features-3,530-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$22,420$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$25,314$26,310$26,846
Adjustments for Features-3,378-4,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,936$21,450$26,846
Cost Above Minimum$486$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620162008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Pathfinder
Trims Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,750$9,300$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,378-4,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Pathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length175.6 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

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