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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: $24,435

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,636

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,100 $35,120 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $30,409 $33,265 $18,771 $22,191
Floor mats 180 180    
Cargo cover 300      
Cargo net 25 25 40 40
Tech Package     1,835 2,515
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395  
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Floor mats 134 134    
Cargo cover 229      
Cargo net 18 18 32 32
Tech Package     1,578 2,163
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200  
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 505 205 3,595 2,880
Options (change) 381 152 3,070 2,455
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $25,955 $28,675 $24,435 $27,375
Total Invoice $24,140 $26,767 $22,636 $25,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,067
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLsMazdaSpeed3
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?, 6242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,955$28,675$24,435$27,375
Adjustments for Features-470-2,7200-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,485$25,955$24,435$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$2,190
Total Invoice$24,140$26,767$22,636$25,441
Adjustments for Features-437-2,5390-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,703$24,228$22,636$24,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0$2,108

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelLEAFLEAFMazda3Mazda3
TrimSVSLsMazdaSpeed3
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 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heat pump$250$250  
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  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
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  
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
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
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$6,395$3,675$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$2,720$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-437-2,5390-697

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft343.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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