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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $22,740 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $17,446 $21,286 $31,394 $32,293
Grand Touring Package 2,270 1,715    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Grand Touring Package 2,117 1,599    
Navigation system 1,677 1,677    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Options (change) 5,830 3,940 0 0
Options (change) 5,162 3,496 0 0
Destination 670 670 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,125 $27,350 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $23,278 $25,452 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,300
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4263hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,125$27,350$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-1,980-1,6550-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,145$25,695$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$65
Total Invoice$23,278$25,452$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-1,834-1,5400-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,444$23,912$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,468$0$70

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$4,850$3,195$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$1,655$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,834-1,5400-829

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested147542%
Total Not Requested202558%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77531%
Total Not Requested172569%

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