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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: $52,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328d85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $85,000
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Subzero Weather Package     1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,750
Wood trim     750
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Subzero Weather Package     0
Autopilot Convenience Features     0
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,650 9,650 11,000
Options (change) 8,780 8,780 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $52,025 $53,525 $89,700

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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 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,096
Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328d85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D422hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$52,025$53,525$89,700
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$53,525$87,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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

Model Year201420142015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328d85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power charge port door  $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$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
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,795$7,695$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-920132

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

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,045 lb.4,824 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
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%
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 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
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%
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 85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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