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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: $29,155

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $35,200 $37,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50 20 20
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125 125 125
Cargo mat 75 75 75    
Floor mats       170 170
Cargo cover       290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Cargo net 40 40 40 15 15
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100 99 99
Cargo mat 60 60 60    
Floor mats       131 131
Cargo cover       219  
Options (change) 575 575 575 605 315
Options (change) 460 460 460 464 245
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,570 $32,620 $35,470 $29,155 $30,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,409
Model Year20212021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,570$32,620$35,470$29,155$30,915
Adjustments for Features-6,430-7,680-7,6800-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$24,940$27,790$29,155$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0$210

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $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 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper$175  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,800$11,050$11,050$3,370$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$7,680$7,680$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-316-343-3150-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212012
ModelMazda3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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