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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $17,370
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $16,262
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 3,845 515 5,560
Options (change) 3,503 416 4,870
Destination 900 900 560
Total Price $41,155 $43,025 $23,490
Total Invoice $38,240 $39,979 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,407
Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$41,155$43,025$23,490
Adjustments for Features-7,685-8,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$34,940$23,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,240$39,979$21,692
Adjustments for Features-7,141-7,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,099$32,466$21,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,530$9,930$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,685$8,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,141-7,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in103.9 in
Length197.2 in176.6 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height69.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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