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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: $46,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $60,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $105,000
Premium Package 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000
App support 250  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Wood trim   750
Premium Package 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
App support 230  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Subzero Weather Package   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,250 8,500
Options (change) 7,515 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,645 $107,200

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,066
Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6463hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$46,645$107,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$101,695

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

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,045$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0324

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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