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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: $51,945

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $22,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3X3X3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000        
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 700 700 700
Wood trim 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000     1,000        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed                 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights                 900 900 900  
Premium Package                 2,050 2,050 1,750  
Navigation system                 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation                 0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package                 950 950 950 950
Heated front seats                 500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system                 500 500 500 500
Premium Interior and Lighting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 645 645 645 645
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed                 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights                 830 830 830  
Premium Package                 1,885 1,885 1,610  
Navigation system                 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation                 0 0 0 0
Driver Assistance Package                 875 875 875 875
Heated front seats                 460 460 460 460
Semi-automated parking system                 460 460 460 460
Options (change) 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 11,500 10,500 10,500 11,500 10,900 10,900 10,600 7,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,035 10,035 9,760 7,320
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $74,200 $79,200 $84,200 $89,200 $110,200 $87,200 $92,200 $113,200 $51,945 $53,945 $54,345 $57,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,140
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3X3X3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$74,200$79,200$84,200$89,200$110,200$87,200$92,200$113,200$51,945$53,945$54,345$57,895
Adjustments for Features-1,590-3,315-1,590-3,315-3,690-1,590-3,315-3,6900-1,950-1,950-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,610$75,885$82,610$85,885$106,510$85,610$88,885$109,510$51,945$51,995$52,395$55,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0$50$450$3,750

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3X3X3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed        $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300    
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100$100$100$100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25    
Remote window/roof operation        $15$15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual        $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0$0$0$0
Brake assist        $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control         $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system        $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat        $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs        $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40    
Console with shifter        $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Roof rails        $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)        $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation        $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles        $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls        $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper        $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750    
70 kWh battery pack$0$0          
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0       
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0    
Automatic start / stop        $150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Regenerative braking        $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)        $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  $300    
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0    
Rear spoiler        $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings        $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input        $50$50$50$50
CD player        $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player        $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition        $200$200$200$200
Media drive        $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player        $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years        $0$0$0$0
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
S Voice support        $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription        $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support        $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader        $25$25$25$25
Surround sound           $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200$200$200$200
Text dictation        $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information        $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices        $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder        $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver        $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger        $50$50$50$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    
Steering-linked headlights        $150$150$150$150
Tachometer        $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250    
Metal pedals    $75  $75    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0    
Total Value of Features$7,660$9,385$7,660$9,385$9,760$7,660$9,385$9,760$6,070$8,020$8,020$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$3,315$1,590$3,315$3,690$1,590$3,315$3,690$0$1,950$1,950$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments1352641192342111152272050-1,837-1,837-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelModel SX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in183.8 in
Width77.3 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 70

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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