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Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $28,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $49,000
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 1,000
Wood trim 650 650  
Fog lights 500 500  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 2,000    
Tech Package 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 0  
Fog lights 0 0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 0    
Options (change) 8,150 6,150 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $71,720 $93,220 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year201420142018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$71,720$93,220$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,720$92,195$43,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,475$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201420142018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
75 kWh battery pack  $0
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,735$4,760$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$515
Value of Feature Adjustments07074

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142018
ModelModel SModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in113.2 in
Length196.0 in184.8 in
Width77.3 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,550 lb.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 reverse25No
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 reverse25No
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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