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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: $44,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i60D75D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $73,000 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Premium Package 1,900          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio 350          
Proximity key 500          
Heated front seats 500          
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Premium Package 1,730          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Navigation system 1,910          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0 0 0
HD radio 315          
Proximity key 455          
Heated front seats 455          
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,550 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 6,870 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $44,125 $72,200 $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 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,724
Model Year201020172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i60D75D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6328hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$44,125$72,200$74,500$87,500$97,500$140,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,515-5,865-5,865-7,615-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,125$66,685$68,635$81,635$89,885$132,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950$14,950$23,200$65,625

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

Model Year201020172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i60D75D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25$25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $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
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0    
75 kWh battery pack  $0   
90 kWh battery pack   $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $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
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0     
Fog lights$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Metal pedals     $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,335$8,850$9,200$9,200$10,950$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515$5,865$5,865$7,615$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0481496422492346

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

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,815 lb.4,960 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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