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Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,150

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $22,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelModel SModel SX3
TrimBasePerformance3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $38,600
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Wood trim 0    
Cargo cover 250 250  
Premium Package     2,800
HD radio     350
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 430
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Cargo cover 0 0  
Premium Package     2,550
HD radio     315
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 7,750 6,250 6,725
Options (change) 0 0 6,120
Destination 1,170 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,820 $92,320 $46,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,707
Model Year201220122008
ModelModel SModel SX3
TrimBasePerformance3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E260hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21235/55-17
Total Price$68,820$92,320$46,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,820$90,345$46,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122008
ModelModel SModel SX3
TrimBasePerformance3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,085$7,060$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0135-78

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
ModelModel SX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in110.1 in
Length196.0 in179.7 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested172569%
Total Not Requested76031%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested76033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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