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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,295

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $22,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Tech Package   1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 1,000 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,364
Destination 1,200 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $25,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,899
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E167hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,700$25,295
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$25,295

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,650$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4610

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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