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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,050

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,857

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,500 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $30,982 $22,141 $22,378
Floor mats 240    
Satellite radio 350 430 430
Sunroof wind deflector 80 60 60
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Floor mats 176    
Satellite radio 304 344 344
Sunroof wind deflector 51 48 48
Navigation system 1,561    
Cargo net   32 32
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 2,470 1,180 855
Options (change) 2,092 944 684
Destination 605 795 795
Total Price $36,575 $25,125 $25,050
Total Invoice $33,679 $23,880 $23,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,070
Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,575$25,125$25,050
Adjustments for Features-3,325-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$24,775$25,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$33,679$23,880$23,857
Adjustments for Features-3,062-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,617$23,547$23,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,575$2,600$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,062-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height72.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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