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

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BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,870

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $25,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,800 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 750 750
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Heated front seats 500    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0
Navigation system 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Heated front seats 455    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 5,375 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 4,895 0 0
Destination 695 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,870 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,540
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$42,870$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-540-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,870$68,280$89,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,600

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,570$5,110$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments050167

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Model S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in116.5 in
Length179.7 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height66.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested101041%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested101044%

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