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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: $51,165

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $33,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelModel SX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $41,050
Tech Package 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
85 kWh battery pack 10,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 550
Wood trim 650  
Fog lights 500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Cargo cover 250  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Power liftgate   500
Tech Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 685
85 kWh battery pack 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Wood trim 0  
Fog lights 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Cargo cover 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Power liftgate   455
Options (change) 21,400 9,240
Options (change) 0 8,415
Destination 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $84,970 $51,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,992
Model Year20132011
ModelModel SX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine362hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$84,970$51,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,970$49,440

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132011
ModelModel SX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,420$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,593

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132011
ModelModel SX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in183.0 in
Width77.3 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested291597%
Total Not Requested753%

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