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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: $26,445

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,241

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,250 $25,095 $26,495
Base Invoice $35,668 $24,008 $25,345
Floor mats 170    
Cargo net 20 60 60
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125
Cargo mat   70 70
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175  
Floor mats 131    
Cargo net 15 48 48
Door sill trim plates 99 100 100
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140  
Options (change) 315 555 380
Options (change) 245 438 298
Destination 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,915 $26,445 $27,670
Total Invoice $29,263 $25,241 $26,438

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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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,433
Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,915$26,445$27,670
Adjustments for Features0-555-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$25,890$24,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$29,263$25,241$26,438
Adjustments for Features0-530-2,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$24,711$23,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$881$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,995$4,550$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-530-2,608

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelLEAFMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft347.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

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

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