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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: $27,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelMazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Premium Equipment Package 1,600        
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 495        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Equipment Package 1,376        
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946        
Obstacle detection, rear 396        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,320 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,818 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,340 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,079
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelMazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$27,340$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-300-300-2,000-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,340$29,400$32,390$39,690$47,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelMazda3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimGrand TouringStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$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    
Following distance indicator$25    
G-vectoring control$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0   
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Road sign information$75    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,825$6,825$8,525$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$300$2,000$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments06458302254

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172020
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 Weight2,900 lb.3,555 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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