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Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $1,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelESModel 3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $49,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Heated front seats 640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Heated front seats 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 7,520 1,000
Options (change) 6,534 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,120 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,718
Model Year20112018
ModelESModel 3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,120$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$43,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20112018
ModelESModel 3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,055$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20112018
ModelESModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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