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

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Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $1,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $49,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835  
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616  
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Options (change) 6,880 6,480 6,490 1,000
Options (change) 6,338 5,969 5,980 0
Destination 975 975 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,680 $47,655 $48,835 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,763
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT8T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,680$47,655$48,835$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,530-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,575$45,125$47,305$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelISISISModel 3
Trim200t300350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$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$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75   
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,380$7,380$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,530$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-2,353-1,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017
ModelISModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length184.3 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested152569%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested90031%
Total Not Requested202569%

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