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Mazda CX-3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,580

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019201920192019
ModelCX-3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920          
Door sill trim plates 100          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175          
Obstacle detection, rear 495          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699          
Door sill trim plates 80          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140          
Obstacle detection, rear 396          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,690 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,315 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 900 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,580 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,461
Model Year201620192019201920192019
ModelCX-3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$28,580$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features-350000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,230$29,700$34,600$38,700$42,900$52,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620192019201920192019
ModelCX-3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Following distance indicator$25     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0     
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0    
54 kWh battery pack  $0   
62 kWh battery pack   $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD player$125     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$7,850$7,500$7,500$7,500$9,200$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-337000240196

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162019
ModelCX-3Model 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length168.3 in184.8 in
Width69.6 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested87552%

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