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Running head: Market Analysis: Tesla Model 3 Market Analysis: Tesla Model 3 Allison Winning California Baptist University
Market Analysis: Tesla Model 3 Product: Tesla Model 3 Target Market: Eco Friendly Adult Professionals Market Characteristics 1: Behavioral segmentation The text defines behavioral segmentation as being “based on some observable actions or attitudes by prospective customers – such as where thy buy, what benefits they seek, how frequently they buy, and why they buy” (Kerrin, 2019, p. 218). Based on the market research conducted by Eric Farley, industry trends have been an important factor in Tesla’s marketing strategy. Knowing that the motor vehicle industry is becoming more environmentally friendly, technology is advancing rapidly within the vehicle industry, and millennial consumers are moving towards more conscientious consumerism in regards to vehicle safety, Tesla moved to a produce the mass market Model 3 to meet these market characteristics on a larger level. Additionally, the cultural influences play a part in these adult professionals seeking out specific environmental trends and having a desire to be more actively socially responsible. Farley has determined that the benefits of the Tesla Model 3 have reached out to the target market on a mass market level meeting the desired benefits of affordability, eco-friendly, safe, and able to perform at a rate that exceeds consumer expectations for an electric vehicle. Market Characteristics 2: Demographic segmentation The text defines demographic segmentation as being “based on some objective physical (gender, race), measurable (age, income), or other classification attribute (birth era, occupation) of prospective customers” (Kerrin, 2019, p. 218). Based on the market research conducted by Hedges & Company, the median household income for Tesla Model 3 owners is $128,140 per year. Compare that to the median household income in the United States at $61,372 and we can see that income is significantly higher among Tesla Model 3 owners. When reviewing the
Market Analysis: Tesla Model 3 demographics presented by Hedges & Company, they equate the higher income levels with the distribution of ownership by state. They state that “most Tesla owners are in California”. California tends to boast a higher than average income. When targeting their Adult Professionals, it is important to note that market research shows that 55% of Tesla Model 3 Owners live in the wealthiest 10% of zip codes in the United States. Age related demographics show that of the Tesla Models, the Model 3 has the youngest group of owners. While this may relate to its more conservative price point for young professionals, it may also coincide with other market characteristics. Keeping these characteristics in mind provide valuable data to the marketing agent in pursing these young professionals while keeping in mind the additional market characteristics that make them the ideal target for the Tesla Model 3 (Admin, 2019). 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000 Median Income Model 3 Owners US Average 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Median Age Model 3 Owners US Average Market Characteristics 3: Psychographic segmentation The textbook defines psychographic segmentation as being “based on some subjective mental or emotional attributes (personality), aspirations (lifestyle), or needs of prospective customers” (Kerrin, 2019, p. 218). Based on the market research conducted by consumer researcher, Anita Jiang, Tesla has found a niche market with the Model 3 in a mass market, consumer friendly, eco-friendly, electronic vehicle for the “uniqueness-seeker”. Their survey research of personality
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