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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: $25,585

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,270

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $22,283 $23,766
Cargo Package 305 305    
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210    
Rear bumper protector 205 205 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo tray     60 60
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
Cargo Package 257 257    
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159    
Rear bumper protector 153 153 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo tray     48 48
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 4,050 720 1,490 735
Options (change) 3,656 569 1,192 588
Destination 900 900 795 795
Total Price $41,360 $43,230 $25,585 $26,380
Total Invoice $38,393 $40,132 $24,270 $25,149

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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: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,269
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$41,360$43,230$25,585$26,380
Adjustments for Features-6,490-6,8900-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$36,340$25,585$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$305$0
Total Invoice$38,393$40,132$24,270$25,149
Adjustments for Features-6,024-6,3960-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,369$33,736$24,270$24,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$170$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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  
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$7,815$8,215$1,325$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$6,890$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,024-6,3960-1,049

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162013
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 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 ft342.8 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
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 streaming25Yes
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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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