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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: $25,870

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,597

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $22,952 $31,394 $32,293
Tech Package 1,400 1,400 2,135    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75    
Fog lights 325        
Tech Package 1,204 1,204 1,836    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160    
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60    
Fog lights 260        
Options (change) 2,000 1,675 2,410 0 0
Options (change) 1,684 1,424 2,056 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,945 $25,870 $27,205 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $24,620 $24,597 $25,803 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,664
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,945$25,870$27,205$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,730-3,380-2,1300-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$22,490$25,075$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$2,860$0$65
Total Invoice$24,620$24,597$25,803$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-3,540-3,214-2,0200-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,080$21,383$23,783$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$2,703$0$70

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3SVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250$250  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,525$5,275$3,145$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$3,380$2,130$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,540-3,214-2,0200-829

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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