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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: $48,745

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $22,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $74,990 $94,990
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
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
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
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 10,750 6,600 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 9,785 6,010 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $48,745 $50,195 $71,690 $91,690

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,258
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,745$50,195$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features-1,8900-3,280-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$50,195$68,410$87,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelX3X3Model SModel S
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power charge port door  $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
Universal garage door opener$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
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Cargo net  $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 $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $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
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
DC quick-charging capability  $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
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Cornering lights  $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
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$8,985$7,095$10,375$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0$3,280$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7440288312

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft362.3 ft3

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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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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%

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