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BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $14,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 500 500        
App support 250 250        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Proximity key 455 455        
App support 230 230        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Options (change) 6,000 5,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 5,465 4,645 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,995 $48,695 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,950
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$43,995$48,695$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-105-105-1,805-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$47,195$29,595$32,585$39,885$47,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225$225    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0   
54 kWh battery pack   $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof $1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,795$8,295$6,900$6,900$8,600$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$105$105$1,805$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,3862220273229

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122020
ModelX3Model 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length183.0 in184.8 in
Width74.1 in72.8 in
Height65.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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