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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: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelESModel 3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $49,000
Premier Package 1,980  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615  
LED headlights 515  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premier Package 1,863  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413  
LED headlights 473  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 5,110 1,000
Options (change) 4,749 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,005 $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: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,118
Model Year20182017
ModelESModel 3
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,005$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,550$43,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182017
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 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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Total Value of Features$6,255$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182017
ModelESModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length192.7 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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