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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: $51,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $45,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimLong RangePlaidBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $129,990 $49,000
Full Self-Driving Capability 3,000 3,000 3,000
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000
Full Self-Driving Capability 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,000 9,000 9,000
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $97,690 $132,690 $51,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $189
Model Year202120212018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimLong RangePlaidBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine670hp E1020hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$97,690$132,690$51,700
Adjustments for Features-3,975-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,715$128,715$51,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,000$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year202120212018
ModelModel SModel SModel 3
TrimLong RangePlaidBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,625$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2561890

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20212018
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 Weight4,562 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
28.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range

Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Plaid

Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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