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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: $48,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $92,400
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 750
Heated front seats 500 500  
Tech Package     3,750
Cargo cover     250
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
Heated front seats 455 455  
Tech Package     0
Cargo cover     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 6,250
Options (change) 5,730 5,730 0
Destination 925 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,675 $50,175 $92,320

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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: $44,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,191
Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D416hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG23/33 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/35-21
Total Price$48,675$50,175$92,320
Adjustments for Features-1,200-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$49,075$92,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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

Model Year201420142012
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,120$7,020$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,109-1,0160

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

Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length182.1 in196.0 in
Width71.3 in77.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 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 Headroom38.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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