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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: $47,700

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $53,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $93,400
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 750
App support 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Subzero Weather Package     750
Tech Package     3,750
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500
Fog lights     500
Wood trim     650
Interior ambient lighting     1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
App support 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Subzero Weather Package     0
Tech Package     0
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0
Fog lights     0
Wood trim     0
Interior ambient lighting     0
Leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 9,925 8,125 14,400
Options (change) 9,035 7,395 0
Destination 925 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $47,700 $52,200 $101,470

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,150
Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$47,700$52,200$101,470
Adjustments for Features00-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$52,200$97,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0

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

Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,555$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments00220

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

Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length182.5 in196.0 in
Width71.3 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,569 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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