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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: $51,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $86,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $137,000
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
App support 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
App support 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Sunroof 955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Options (change) 14,075 12,125 8,000
Options (change) 12,810 11,035 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,850 $56,200 $138,700

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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: $79,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,785
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6600hp E
TransmissionM6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$51,850$56,200$138,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,850$55,050$131,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0

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

Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i335iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Power charge port door  $25
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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
100 kWh battery pack  $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
High amperage charger  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0
Range alert  $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,605$13,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061330

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

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,713 lb.4,960 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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