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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: $47,550

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $44,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siLong RangePlaid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $94,990 $129,990
Comfort Seats 700    
Premium Package 2,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 1,000 1,000
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Comfort Seats 635    
Premium Package 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 8,125 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 7,390 0 0
Destination 825 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,550 $91,690 $126,690

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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 Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,843
Model Year200820212021
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siLong RangePlaid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$47,550$91,690$126,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,655-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$88,035$123,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,000

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820212021
ModelX3Model SModel S
Trim3.0siLong RangePlaid
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net $40$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  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,230$9,885$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0251182

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082021
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.4,562 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

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