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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,185

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $4,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,615

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $4,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-9CX-9
TrimSELETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,650 $33,500 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $24,647 $30,982 $29,941 $31,917
Comfort Package 1,550      
Airbag Package 700      
Leather Package 1,400      
Bodyside moldings 140      
Floor mats 140 240    
Satellite radio   350 430 430
Class II trailer hitch     425 425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275  
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo mat     77 77
Roof rails     250 250
AWD     1,390 1,390
Comfort Package 1,345      
Airbag Package 607      
Leather Package 1,214      
Bodyside moldings 98      
Floor mats 99 176    
Satellite radio   304 344 344
Class II trailer hitch     340 340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220  
Cargo net     32 32
Cargo mat     61 61
Roof rails     200 200
AWD     1,313 1,313
Options (change) 3,930 590 2,887 2,612
Options (change) 3,363 480 2,510 2,290
Destination 605 605 795 795
Total Price $31,185 $34,695 $35,327 $37,142
Total Invoice $28,615 $32,067 $33,246 $35,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-9CX-9
TrimSELETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/65-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$31,185$34,695$35,327$37,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,940-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$33,245$33,387$33,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0$315
Total Invoice$28,615$32,067$33,246$35,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-1,826-3,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,615$30,727$31,420$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,112$0$340

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderCX-9CX-9
TrimSELETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof $900  
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,215$5,705$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,940$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340-1,826-3,242

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length187.6 in200.2 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height72.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,373 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested93071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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