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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,820

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $24,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim325i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Steering-linked headlights 800              
Premium Package 2,900              
Navigation system 2,000              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 500              
Heated front seats 500              
Obstacle detection, rear 350              
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Steering-linked headlights 730              
Premium Package 2,640              
Navigation system 1,820              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key 455              
Heated front seats 455              
Obstacle detection, rear 320              
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,525 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 6,850 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,820 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,345
Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim325i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,820$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$140,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-3,480-2,105-3,830-3,830-5,580-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,820$65,445$68,720$67,395$70,670$83,670$91,920$134,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$68,975

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim325i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0 $0    
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150       
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50       
Cargo area partition net$40       
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15       
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       
Rear wiper$175       
Residual heat$50       
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0       
Fog lights$125       
Headlight washers$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
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       
Tachometer$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       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
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$4,795$6,550$8,275$6,900$8,625$8,625$10,375$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$3,480$2,105$3,830$3,830$5,580$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0165304191324276361251

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in116.5 in
Length178.2 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested267593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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