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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,250

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $55,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
Trims75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Tech Package 1,835      
Grand Touring Package 3,210      
Cargo net 40      
Cargo mat 50      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Tech Package 1,578      
Grand Touring Package 2,993      
Cargo net 32      
Cargo mat 40      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 5,410 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,863 0 0 0
Destination 795 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,250 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,271
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
Trims75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$26,250$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,695-8,445-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,250$73,805$92,555$123,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
Trims75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound$250  $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,700$12,395$13,145$14,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695$8,445$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0595527458

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in116.5 in
Length177.4 in196.0 in
Width69.1 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested145039%

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