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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: $26,405

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3Model SModel S
Trims Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $67,400 $92,400
Universal garage door opener 125    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Universal garage door opener 100    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 125 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 100 0 0
Destination 835 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,405 $68,820 $92,320

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,354
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3Model SModel S
Trims Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$26,405$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$66,060$87,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3Model SModel S
Trims Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,660$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0254325

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length175.6 in196.0 in
Width70.7 in77.3 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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