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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: $25,960

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trims Grand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Tech Package 1,400              
Universal garage door opener 75              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200              
Cargo net 40              
Cargo mat 50              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Tech Package 1,204              
Universal garage door opener 60              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160              
Cargo net 32              
Cargo mat 40              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 1,765 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 1,496 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,960 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,527
Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trims Grand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$25,960$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-7,420-6,045-7,770-7,770-9,520-9,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,960$61,505$64,780$63,455$66,730$79,730$87,980$131,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trims Grand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$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$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150       
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
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$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200       
Sunroof$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Surround sound$250       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0       
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150       
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$9,920$11,645$10,270$11,995$11,995$13,745$14,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$7,420$6,045$7,770$7,770$9,520$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0534647548657559615442

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,897 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

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