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Mazda 3 Sedan
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan
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$20,650
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Nissan Altima
2021 Nissan Altima
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$24,350
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2021 Tesla Model S
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 121 MPGE
Hwy: 112 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
58.1 ft³

Photos

Mazda 3 Sedan
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Aft View
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Control Panel
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Nissan Altima
2019-2021 Nissan Altima Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Nissan Altima Dashboard
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Tesla Model S
2017-2021 Tesla Model S Side View
2017-2021 Tesla Model S Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
N/A
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
N/A
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,071 lbs
3,208 lbs
4,883 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
32 MPG
117 MPGE
City
28 MPG
28 MPG
121 MPGE
Highway
36 MPG
39 MPG
112 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.6 Tons/yr
5.5 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
16.2 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
453.6 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
631.8 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.5 in
192.9 in
196 in
Height
56.9 in
56.7 in
56.9 in
Max Width
70.7 in
72.9 in
77.3 in
Front Width
61.7 in
63.6 in
65.4 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
63.6 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
111.2 in
116.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
4.9 in
4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
43.8 in
42.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
39.2 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
58.2 in
57.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
54.7 in
55 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
36.9 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.5 in
57.1 in
55 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
54.5 in
54.7 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
15.4 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
N/A
26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
N/A
58.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
36.1 ft
38.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
P245/45WR19
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
P245/45WR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Jet Black Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Light Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • Black/White, Premium Seat Trim
  • Cream, Premium Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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