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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: $26,140

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $17,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Model 3
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $25,995 $49,000
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 750 575 1,000
Options (change) 600 460 0
Destination 795 795 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,140 $27,365 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,851
Model Year201420142018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Model 3
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG27/37 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,140$27,365$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$25,190$40,250
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201420142018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Model 3
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $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$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$6,300$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076497

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142018
ModelMazda3Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length180.3 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.0 ft3

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