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Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $25,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 3Model SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $67,400 $92,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 750 750
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   0  
Options (change) 1,000 8,000 4,500
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,700 $69,070 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15
Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 3Model SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$43,700$69,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features0-160-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$68,910$89,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,525

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 3Model SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0 
75 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability$750  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Range alert$0  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,160$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments01579

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Model S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in116.5 in
Length184.8 in196.0 in
Width72.8 in77.3 in
Height56.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,648 lb.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested53522%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested53523%

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