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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $19,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelModel 3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Enhanced Autopilot 0                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,000 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $48,700 $67,950 $72,950 $77,950 $82,950 $102,950 $80,950 $85,950 $105,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelModel 3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,700$67,950$72,950$77,950$82,950$102,950$80,950$85,950$105,950
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,200-475-2,200-2,275-475-2,200-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$67,475$70,750$77,475$80,750$100,675$80,475$83,750$103,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelModel 3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50        
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
75 kWh battery pack$0        
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability$750        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound$250        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0        
Fog lights$125        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000        
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0        
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250        
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,150$5,875$4,150$5,875$5,950$4,150$5,875$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,200$475$2,200$2,275$475$2,200$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0441903816713937161135

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182016
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.4,609 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 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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