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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: $46,295

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
Model3-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i60D75D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $73,000 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Premium Package 1,900          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Navigation system 2,150          
Cold Weather Package 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
App support 250          
Proximity key 500          
Subzero Weather Package   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
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 1,955          
Cold Weather Package 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0 0 0
App support 230          
Proximity key 455          
Subzero Weather Package   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,900 6,500 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300
Options (change) 7,195 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 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 $46,295 $73,200 $75,500 $88,500 $98,500 $141,000

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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: $21,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,732
Model Year201220172017201720172017
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)180, 8200, 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$46,295$73,200$75,500$88,500$98,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,380-5,730-5,730-7,480-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$67,820$69,770$82,770$91,020$133,445
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 Year201220172017201720172017
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 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     
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     
Residual heat$50     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
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
Aux input$50     
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player$0     
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$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$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$3,445$8,825$9,175$9,175$10,925$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380$5,730$5,730$7,480$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0463478408478338

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

Model Year20122017
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 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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 60D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

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