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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: $23,955

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620192019201920192019
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,545 $24,795 $24,745 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 450          
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 360          
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 575 575 575 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 460 460 460 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 835 835 835 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,955 $26,205 $26,155 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,482
Model Year20162016201620192019201920192019
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6T6M6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$23,955$26,205$26,155$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,900-4,225-4,225-4,225-5,925-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$24,805$24,255$25,475$30,375$34,475$38,675$48,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$300$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162016201620192019201920192019
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0     
RWD   $0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100     
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0     
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
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 
Black grille (optional) $0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     
Sunroof$900$900$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50     
CD player$125$125$125     
HD radio$50$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50     
Range alert   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Traffic information$25$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350     
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150     
Tachometer$75$75$75     
Xenon HID headlights  $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250
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$3,050$4,450$4,950$7,275$7,275$7,275$8,975$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,900$4,225$4,225$4,225$5,925$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-1,814896769688837684

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162019
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 Weight2,855 lb.3,553 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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