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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $38,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Premier Package   1,980
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615
LED headlights   515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premier Package   1,863
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413
LED headlights   473
Options (change) 1,000 5,110
Options (change) 0 4,749
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $45,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,509
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,700$45,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$42,900

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3ES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $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 
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,973

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length184.8 in192.7 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.2 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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