BMW X3 BMW X3 2012 Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2019

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,745

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $23,955

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelX3X3Model SModel SModel SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $76,000 $79,000 $83,000 $99,000
Premium Package 3,450          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Convenience Package 1,700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
App support 250 250        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Heated second row seats 450 450        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Power liftgate   500        
Proximity key   500        
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 3,140          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Convenience Package 1,545          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
App support 230 230        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Heated second row seats 410 410        
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Power liftgate   455        
Proximity key   455        
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 10,750 6,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 9,785 6,010 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 $48,745 $50,195 $72,700 $75,700 $79,700 $95,700

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X3 dealer quotes or Tesla Model S dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Standard Range (85D)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,335
Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelX3X3Model SModel SModel SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,745$50,195$72,700$75,700$79,700$95,700
Adjustments for Features-1,8900-2,530-2,530-3,280-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$50,195$70,170$73,170$76,420$91,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$3,000$6,250$20,985

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220122019201920192019
ModelX3X3Model SModel SModel SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshades, second row$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
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
Brake assist$50$50    
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 area rails w/tie downs$50     
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
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   $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
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    
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$8,985$7,095$9,625$9,625$10,375$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0$2,530$2,530$3,280$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7440219211259299

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122019
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.4,609 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested231570%
Total Not Requested97530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.