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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: $28,765

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,191

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $22,862
Premium Package 3,330    
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 210 210  
Rear bumper protector 205 205 100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Premium Package 3,087    
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 159 159  
Rear bumper protector 153 153 80
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 4,050 720 3,995
Options (change) 3,656 569 3,454
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $41,360 $43,230 $28,765
Total Invoice $38,393 $40,132 $27,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,334
Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/45-18
Total Price$41,360$43,230$28,765
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,270$39,740$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,393$40,132$27,191
Adjustments for Features-2,868-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$36,892$27,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
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 
Black grille (optional)  $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 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,690$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,868-3,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
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.3,076 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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