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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: $51,395

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $24,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950          
Text dictation 0 0 0 0          
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950          
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900            
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500          
Tech Package         4,250        
Satellite radio         0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof         2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package         2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces         1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Wood trim         650 750 750 750 750
Premium Interior and Lighting           3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Autopilot Convenience Features           2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 1,000
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775          
Text dictation 0 0 0 0          
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865          
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820            
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455          
Tech Package         0        
Satellite radio         0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package         0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces         0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim         0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting           0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features           0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 11,450 11,450 11,450 9,550 12,400 13,000 13,000 13,000 14,000
Options (change) 10,415 10,415 10,415 8,685 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $51,395 $53,395 $54,895 $57,345 $75,970 $81,700 $86,700 $91,700 $112,700

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,544
Model Year201620162016201620152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$51,395$53,395$54,895$57,345$75,970$81,700$86,700$91,700$112,700
Adjustments for Features-1,835-3,785-3,785-4,0350-4,675-2,950-4,675-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,560$49,610$51,110$53,310$75,970$77,025$83,750$87,025$107,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0$1,055$7,780$11,055$31,680

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620162016201620152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300     
1-speed automatic    $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0   $0 $0  
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote     $200$200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100     
Power charge port door     $25 $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15     
Semi-autonomous driving     $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0     
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200     
Brake assist$50$50$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150     
Hill descent control $250$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist    $400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0     
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150     
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50     
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150     
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$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     
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$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$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack    $0    
70 kWh battery pack     $0   
85 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network     $1000$1000$1000$1000
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler        $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
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     
Media drive$15$15$15$15     
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0     
Range alert    $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0     
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200     
Text dictation$50$50$50$50     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0     
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$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 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150     
Tachometer$75$75$75$75     
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50     
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250$250$250$250
Metal pedals        $75
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Total Value of Features$7,270$9,220$9,220$9,470$5,435$10,110$8,385$10,110$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$3,785$3,785$4,035$0$4,675$2,950$4,675$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,711-3,528-3,526-3,7580360214321282

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162015
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.4,609 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 Legroom36.5 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested347566%
Total Not Requested180034%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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