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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: $46,795

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $22,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 750 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Tech Package         3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather         1,500  
Cargo cover         250 250
Panoramic sunroof         1,500 1,500
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Tech Package         0 0
Nappa Leather         0  
Cargo cover         0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 7,300 7,300 7,300 5,400 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 6,640 6,640 6,640 4,910 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,795 $48,795 $50,295 $51,895 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,266
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$46,795$48,795$50,295$51,895$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features-1,925-3,875-3,875-3,8750-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$44,920$46,420$48,020$68,820$90,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$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$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750
60 kWh battery pack    $0 
85 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network     $1000
High-performance inverter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$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$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$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Total Value of Features$5,670$7,620$7,620$7,620$3,745$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$3,875$3,875$3,875$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,799-3,619-3,618-3,6170135

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152012
ModelX3Model S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length183.8 in196.0 in
Width74.1 in77.3 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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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