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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: $33,270

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,598

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-5
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $29,645
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $28,503
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Rear bumper protector 205 205 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 400
Cargo cover     250
Roof rails     400
Class II trailer hitch     450
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     550
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Rear bumper protector 153 153 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 320
Cargo cover     200
Roof rails     320
Class II trailer hitch     360
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     440
Options (change) 4,400 1,070 2,650
Options (change) 3,922 835 2,120
Destination 900 900 975
Total Price $41,710 $43,580 $33,270
Total Invoice $38,659 $40,398 $31,598

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,365
Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-5
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-19
Total Price$41,710$43,580$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-400-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,710$43,180$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,659$40,398$31,598
Adjustments for Features0-371-304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$40,027$31,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-5
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,130$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-304

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in106.2 in
Length197.2 in179.1 in
Width77.2 in72.5 in
Height69.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,563 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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