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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: $28,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $53,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100      
Cargo mat 75      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Cargo net 50      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946      
Cargo mat 60      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Cargo net 40      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,695 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,118 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,465 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,839
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$28,465$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,695-5,445-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,465$76,805$95,555$126,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMazda3Model SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  $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 
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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 
Black grille (optional)$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
Aux input$50   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$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$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information$75   
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,775$11,470$12,220$13,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,695$5,445$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0363340316

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172018
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

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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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