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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: $32,840

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimLEGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $30,560 $35,385 $37,505
Floor mats 200      
4.0L V6 0      
Class II trailer hitch   450 450 450
Cargo net   60 60 60
Cargo mat   70 70 70
Rear bumper protector   125 125 125
Roof rails   400 400 400
Floor mats 163      
4.0L V6 0      
Class II trailer hitch   360 360 360
Cargo net   48 48 48
Cargo mat   56 56 56
Rear bumper protector   100 100 100
Roof rails   320 320 320
Options (change) 200 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 163 884 884 884
Destination 825 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $41,265 $32,840 $37,665 $39,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,412
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimLEGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6187hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$41,265$32,840$37,665$39,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-4,010-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,265$30,530$33,655$35,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$5,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelPathfinderCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimLEGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,615$7,925$9,625$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$4,010$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145-219-208

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122021
ModelPathfinderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in106.2 in
Length192.3 in179.1 in
Width72.8 in72.5 in
Height72.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.6 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 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft359.6 ft3

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