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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $20,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Model 3
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $49,000
Door sill trim plates 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Door sill trim plates 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 450 6,000
Options (change) 360 0
Destination 920 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,870 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,331
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Model 3
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,870$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$46,775

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Model 3
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation system $600
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0249

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in113.2 in
Length183.5 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height56.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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