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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: $49,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i335iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $94,990 $129,990
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500    
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 5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455    
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 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 11,300 9,350 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 10,285 8,510 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $49,075 $53,425 $96,690 $131,690

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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 Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,241
Model Year2013201320212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i335iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionM6T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$49,075$53,425$96,690$131,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-7,305-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,075$52,275$89,385$124,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$35,000

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

Model Year2013201320212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i335iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
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$200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,420$12,775$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$7,305$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062476349

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

Model Year20132021
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 Weight3,361 lb.4,562 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.062.3 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Plaid

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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