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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: $27,320

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $54,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim75D100DP100Ds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $25,545
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Cargo net       60
Cargo mat       70
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Cargo net       48
Cargo mat       50
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 955
Options (change) 0 0 0 758
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $27,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,909
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim75D100DP100Ds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E184hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$27,320
Adjustments for Features-6,620-7,370-8,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,880$93,630$125,065$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMazda3
Trim75D100DP100Ds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
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
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Total Value of Features$11,920$12,670$13,935$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$7,370$8,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5124604070

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
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.2,853 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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