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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: $34,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i328d75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200      
Premium Package 2,200 2,200      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Cold Weather Package 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500      
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090      
Premium Package 2,000 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Cold Weather Package 865 865      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455      
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 9,650 9,650 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 8,780 8,780 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $52,025 $53,525 $86,500 $106,000 $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 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,121
Model Year20142014201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i328d75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$52,025$53,525$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,465-2,215-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$53,525$85,035$103,785$135,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year20142014201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim328i328d75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$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$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$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   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,235$9,135$10,600$11,350$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,465$2,215$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-920107132158

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,546 lb.4,609 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, 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 surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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