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

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Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $46,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelModel SModel SMazda3
TrimBasePerformanceGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $23,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000 250
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500  
Cargo mat     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0 200
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0  
Cargo mat     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 8,500 10,000 650
Options (change) 0 0 520
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $72,070 $93,570 $25,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,486
Model Year201320132018
ModelModel SModel SMazda3
TrimBasePerformanceGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E184hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$72,070$93,570$25,420
Adjustments for Features-1,145-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,925$91,050$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132018
ModelModel SModel SMazda3
TrimBasePerformanceGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
G-vectoring control  $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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,820$7,195$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1011700

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132018
ModelModel SMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in175.6 in
Width77.3 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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 Performance

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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