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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: $29,865

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,137

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,320 $23,895
Base Invoice $39,321 $22,862
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 235  
Rear bumper protector 210 100
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
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
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 187  
Rear bumper protector 157 80
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
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) 750 5,095
Options (change) 601 4,400
Destination 975 875
Total Price $44,045 $29,865
Total Invoice $40,897 $28,137

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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: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,869
Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/45-18
Total Price$44,045$29,865
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,855$29,865
Total Invoice$40,897$28,137
Adjustments for Features-3,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,006$28,137

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderMazda3
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,040$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length198.5 in175.6 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height69.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,292 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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