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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: $25,960

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,669

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLs Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $23,400 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $22,378 $22,952
Floor mats 170 170    
Cargo cover 290      
Cargo net 20 20 40 40
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Tech Package     1,400 2,135
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Floor mats 131 131    
Cargo cover 219      
Cargo net 15 15 32 32
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Tech Package     1,204 1,836
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 605 315 1,765 2,500
Options (change) 464 245 1,496 2,128
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,155 $30,915 $25,960 $27,295
Total Invoice $27,521 $29,263 $24,669 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,327
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLs Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,155$30,915$25,960$27,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,605-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$29,365$23,355$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,585
Total Invoice$27,521$29,263$24,669$25,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,467-2,475-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,521$27,796$22,194$24,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,396

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLs Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$100 $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,870$5,925$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,605$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,467-2,475-1,285

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelLEAFMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height61.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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