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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: $27,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $44,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $23,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000     1,000  
Premium Equipment Package                 1,600
Obstacle detection, rear                 495
Door sill trim plates                 125
Cargo mat                 75
Cargo net                 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Front sport buckets 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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0  
Premium Equipment Package                 1,376
Obstacle detection, rear                 396
Door sill trim plates                 100
Cargo mat                 60
Cargo net                 40
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 8,500 7,500 7,500 8,500 2,345
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,972
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $107,200 $84,200 $89,200 $110,200 $27,115

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,807
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E184hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$107,200$84,200$89,200$110,200$27,115
Adjustments for Features-2,695-4,420-2,695-4,420-4,795-2,695-4,420-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,505$71,780$78,505$81,780$102,405$81,505$84,780$105,405$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manual        $150
RWD$0 $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD        $0
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$8,245$9,970$8,245$9,970$10,345$8,245$9,970$10,345$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$4,420$2,695$4,420$4,795$2,695$4,420$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2383652093232822023122740

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,609 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 70

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested112542%

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