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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: $25,100

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,897

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,310 $23,400
Base Invoice $33,630 $22,378
Floor mats 155  
Cargo mat 85 50
Sunroof wind deflector 100 60
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Rear bumper protector   50
Floor mats 107  
Cargo mat 71 40
Sunroof wind deflector 71 48
Sunroof 867  
Navigation system 1,605  
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 3,190 905
Options (change) 2,721 724
Destination 780 795
Total Price $40,280 $25,100
Total Invoice $37,131 $23,897

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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: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,602
Model Year20092012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,280$25,100
Adjustments for Features-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$25,100
Total Invoice$37,131$23,897
Adjustments for Features-3,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,499$23,897

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,990$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6320

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length192.3 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height72.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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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