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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: $48,395

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $22,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $37,100 $42,700
Premium Upgrades Package 3,500 3,500              
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000    
Navigation system               2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear               750 750
Convenience Package               1,700  
Premium Package               3,450 3,450
App support               250 250
Rearview camera               400 400
Heated second row seats               450 450
Cold Weather Package               700 700
Premium Upgrades Package 0 0              
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0    
Navigation system               1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear               685 685
Convenience Package               1,545  
Premium Package               3,140 3,140
App support               230 230
Rearview camera               365 365
Heated second row seats               410 410
Cold Weather Package               635 635
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 8,300 10,400 8,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,465 7,920
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $71,700 $76,700 $70,500 $75,500 $88,500 $98,500 $142,000 $48,395 $52,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,628
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$71,700$76,700$70,500$75,500$88,500$98,500$142,000$48,395$52,295
Adjustments for Features-1,175-2,9000-1,725-1,725-3,475-3,850-370-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,525$73,800$70,500$73,775$86,775$95,025$138,150$48,025$51,925
Cost Above Minimum$25$3,300$0$3,275$16,275$24,525$67,650$0$3,900

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SX3X3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Sunshades, second row       $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist       $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control       $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat       $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs       $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter       $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100$100
HEPA interior air filter$100$100       
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150$150
Rear wiper       $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0  
60 kWh battery pack$0$0       
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
90 kWh battery pack    $0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
High amperage charger     $750$750  
Regenerative braking       $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings       $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input       $50$50
CD player       $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive       $15$15
MP3-compatible player       $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50       
Fog lights$125$125     $125$125
Headlight washers       $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver       $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger       $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     $150$150
Tachometer       $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     $150$150
Metal pedals      $75  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200$200       
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0  
Total Value of Features$7,935$9,660$6,760$8,485$8,485$10,235$10,610$7,130$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$2,900$0$1,725$1,725$3,475$3,850$370$370
Value of Feature Adjustments1032380144123222171-342-342

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,609 lb.4,113 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 60

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested92538%
Total Not Requested150062%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested92538%
Total Not Requested150062%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 Requested321598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested231592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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