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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: $26,620

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950 $20,045
Base Invoice $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592 $18,771
Cargo Package 225 225 225 225  
Tech Package 1,570 1,570     1,835
Floor mats 210 210 210 210  
Rear bumper protector 200 200 200 200 50
Grand Touring Package         3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Cargo tray         60
Universal garage door opener         75
Remote start         350
Cargo Package 200 200 200 200  
Tech Package 1,379 1,379     1,578
Floor mats 159 159 159 159  
Rear bumper protector 153 153 153 153 40
Grand Touring Package         2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Cargo tray         48
Universal garage door opener         60
Remote start         280
Options (change) 2,205 2,205 635 635 5,780
Options (change) 1,891 1,891 512 512 5,159
Destination 860 860 860 860 795
Total Price $38,315 $41,315 $41,445 $44,445 $26,620
Total Invoice $35,254 $38,015 $38,202 $40,964 $24,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$38,315$41,315$41,445$44,445$26,620
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,315-4,440-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$38,000$37,005$39,830$26,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$1,830$4,655$0
Total Invoice$35,254$38,015$38,202$40,964$24,725
Adjustments for Features-2,889-3,050-4,093-4,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,365$34,965$34,109$36,710$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,744$4,345$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,540$7,665$7,840$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,315$4,440$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,889-3,050-4,093-4,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142011
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in103.9 in
Length197.2 in177.4 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height69.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested170046%

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