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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: $27,545

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,338

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,500 $26,495
Base Invoice $30,982 $25,345
Floor mats 240  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 350  
Cargo net   60
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Floor mats 176  
Navigation system 1,561  
Satellite radio 304  
Cargo net   48
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Options (change) 2,390 255
Options (change) 2,041 198
Destination 605 795
Total Price $36,495 $27,545
Total Invoice $33,628 $26,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,783
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,495$27,545
Adjustments for Features-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,945$27,545
Total Invoice$33,628$26,338
Adjustments for Features-5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,121$26,338

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5070

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft347.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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