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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: $46,150

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $22,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 750 750
HD radio 350    
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 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0
HD radio 315    
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) 6,725 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 6,120 0 0
Destination 825 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,150 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,707
Model Year200820122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp 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$46,150$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features-850-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,065$68,820$90,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820122012
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siBasePerformance
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals  $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$5,170$5,085$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-780135

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested172569%
Total Not Requested76031%
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 opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested76033%

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