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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3X3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $41,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 1,000 5,290
Options (change) 0 4,820
Destination 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $47,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,757
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3X3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$43,700$47,215
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$46,995

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3X3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,675$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in183.0 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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