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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: $25,320

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,177

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $22,862
Floor mats 200 200  
Sunroof 1,000    
4.0L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     75
Rear bumper protector     100
Floor mats 163 163  
Sunroof 867    
4.0L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     60
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 1,200 200 550
Options (change) 1,030 163 440
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $38,655 $41,265 $25,320
Total Invoice $35,782 $38,252 $24,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,754
Model Year201220122018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6266hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,655$41,265$25,320
Adjustments for Features-2,000-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$38,150$25,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0
Total Invoice$35,782$38,252$24,177
Adjustments for Features-1,851-2,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,931$35,364$24,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,433$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSilver EditionLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,040$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-2,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,876 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 Headroom40.0 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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