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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: $46,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $22,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 750 750
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,700      
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 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Convenience Package 1,545      
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Cargo cover     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 8,600 6,900 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 7,825 6,280 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,595 $50,495 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,959
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$46,595$50,495$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,6000-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$47,895$68,820$90,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$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
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$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$50  
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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,695$6,695$4,095$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,600$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,401-2,4020135

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Model S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length183.0 in196.0 in
Width74.1 in77.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested312595%
Total Not Requested1655%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested222588%
Total Not Requested29012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested243598%
Total Not Requested502%
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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested223598%
Total Not Requested502%

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