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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: $60,845

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $36,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelModel SX3
TrimPerformanceM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $89,900 $54,300
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Tech Package 3,750  
Subzero Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Wood trim 650  
Cargo cover 250  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Fog lights 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,700
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,500  
Heated second row seats   350
Premium Tier   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 0  
Tech Package 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Cargo cover 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Fog lights 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 1,565
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Heated second row seats   320
Premium Tier   2,715
Options (change) 13,650 5,550
Options (change) 0 5,105
Destination 1,170 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $97,220 $60,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 M40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,846
Model Year20132018
ModelModel SX3
TrimPerformanceM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine416hp E355hp I6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-19
Total Price$97,220$60,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,220$55,785

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132018
ModelModel SX3
TrimPerformanceM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,764

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132018
ModelModel SX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in112.8 in
Length196.0 in185.9 in
Width77.3 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested177593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107550%
Total Not Requested109050%

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