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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: $26,360

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,517

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,050 $20,045
Base Invoice $34,315 $18,771
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 155  
Cargo mat 85 50
Sunroof wind deflector 100 60
Navigation system 1,850  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 107  
Cargo mat 71 40
Sunroof wind deflector 71 48
Navigation system 1,605  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 2,190 5,520
Options (change) 1,854 4,951
Destination 800 795
Total Price $40,040 $26,360
Total Invoice $36,969 $24,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,761
Model Year20102011
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,040$26,360
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,125$26,360
Total Invoice$36,969$24,517
Adjustments for Features-2,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,278$24,517

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimLEs
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$6,090$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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