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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: $14,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $20,045
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $18,771
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Rear bumper protector 205 205 50
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Rear bumper protector 153 153 40
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo tray     48
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Options (change) 4,050 720 5,780
Options (change) 3,656 569 5,159
Destination 900 900 795
Total Price $41,360 $43,230 $26,620
Total Invoice $38,393 $40,132 $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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,525
Model Year201620162011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$41,360$43,230$26,620
Adjustments for Features-5,540-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$37,290$26,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,393$40,132$24,725
Adjustments for Features-5,143-5,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,250$34,618$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,265$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,143-5,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested147549%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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