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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: $28,205

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,550 $25,445
Base Invoice $36,048 $24,343
Cargo Package 200  
Floor mats 200  
Rear bumper protector 200 100
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cargo Package 167  
Floor mats 152  
Rear bumper protector 146 80
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 600 1,925
Options (change) 465 1,702
Destination 845 835
Total Price $40,995 $28,205
Total Invoice $37,358 $26,880

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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: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,095
Model Year20132016
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/45-18
Total Price$40,995$28,205
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,380$28,205
Total Invoice$37,358$26,880
Adjustments for Features-2,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,975$26,880

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3830

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in175.6 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height69.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.8 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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