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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: $28,215

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100                
Premium Equipment Package 1,600                
Cargo net 50                
Cargo mat 75                
Door sill trim plates 125                
Obstacle detection, rear 495                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946                
Premium Equipment Package 1,376                
Cargo net 40                
Cargo mat 60                
Door sill trim plates 100                
Obstacle detection, rear 396                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 3,445 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 8,500 7,500 7,500 8,500
Options (change) 2,918 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 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 -7,500
Total Price $28,215 $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $107,200 $84,200 $89,200 $110,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,753
Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$28,215$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$107,200$84,200$89,200$110,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-4,420-2,695-4,420-4,795-2,695-4,420-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$68,505$71,780$78,505$81,780$102,405$81,505$84,780$105,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600        
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100        
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote app $25$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$350
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        
Brake assist$50        
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100        
Following distance indicator$25        
G-vectoring control$100        
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25        
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200        
Sunroof$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25        
Traffic information$25        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200        
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Digital instruments$0        
Fog lights$125        
Head-up display (HUD)$350        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750        
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Road sign information$75        
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100        
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,245$9,970$8,245$9,970$10,345$8,245$9,970$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$4,420$2,695$4,420$4,795$2,695$4,420$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0238365209323282202312274

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172016
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 Weight2,876 lb.4,609 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 only750No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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