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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $1,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package   3,545 3,145 3,155
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package   3,262 2,893 2,904
Options (change) 1,000 6,880 6,480 6,490
Options (change) 0 6,338 5,969 5,980
Destination 1,200 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $45,680 $47,655 $48,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,159
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA1T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,700$45,680$47,655$48,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-3,180-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,925$44,475$46,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$2,730

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
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   
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$5,200$6,955$8,380$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$3,180$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,632-2,958-2,028

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelModel 3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in184.3 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
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
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested152569%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90031%
Total Not Requested202569%

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