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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: $39,450

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,471 3,471 3,489
Xenon HID headlights   753    
Adaptive cruise control       1,290
Options (change) 1,000 5,280 4,405 5,925
Options (change) 0 4,654 3,901 5,209
Destination 1,200 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $39,450 $45,000 $67,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,453
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA1M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$43,700$39,450$45,000$67,460
Adjustments for Features-2,3700-1,000-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$39,450$44,000$63,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$24,410

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelModel 3ISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  $200
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Lane departure warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $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 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$5,605$6,605$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0$1,000$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments3420-901-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172011
ModelModel 3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.5 in
Length184.8 in180.1 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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