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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3
TrimSVSLs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $17,370
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $16,262
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 0 0 5,560
Options (change) 0 0 4,870
Destination 850 850 560
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $23,490
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,860
Model Year201120112006
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3
TrimSVSLs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E160hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,130$27,070$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-875-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$22,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$21,692
Adjustments for Features0-829-808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$20,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112006
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3
TrimSVSLs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,575$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-808

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelLEAFMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height61.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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