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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: $27,315

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $24,000
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $22,952
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear bumper protector 210 210 50
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 187 187  
Rear bumper protector 157 157 40
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo tray     48
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 750 750 2,520
Options (change) 601 601 2,144
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $39,225 $44,045 $27,315
Total Invoice $36,425 $40,897 $25,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6284hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$39,225$44,045$27,315
Adjustments for Features-6,590-9,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$34,705$27,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,425$40,897$25,891
Adjustments for Features-6,120-8,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,305$32,225$25,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMazda3
TrimSLPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,990$12,740$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,590$9,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,120-8,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in103.9 in
Length198.5 in177.4 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height69.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,281 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%

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 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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