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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,325

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,392

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $1,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,290 $25,215 $28,570
Base Invoice $27,444 $24,500 $27,759
Floor mats 200    
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat   60 60
Rear bumper protector   100 100
Roof rails   275 275
AWD   1,300 1,300
Floor mats 163    
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   48 48
Rear bumper protector   80 80
Roof rails   220 220
AWD   1,264 1,260
Options (change) 200 2,210 2,210
Options (change) 163 1,992 1,988
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $30,315 $28,325 $31,680
Total Invoice $28,432 $27,392 $30,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,720
Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16225/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$30,315$28,325$31,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$24,520$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$28,432$27,392$30,647
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$23,712$24,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$7,500$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,680-6,535

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in179.3 in
Width72.8 in72.4 in
Height72.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft364.8 ft3

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