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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,245 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||
| Difference: $19,575 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $41,950 | $43,450 | $67,400 | $92,400 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 750 | 750 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Tech Package | 3,750 | 3,750 | ||
| Nappa Leather | 1,500 | |||
| Cargo cover | 250 | 250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 0 | 0 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Tech Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nappa Leather | 0 | |||
| Cargo cover | 0 | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,300 | 6,300 | 7,750 | 6,250 |
| Options (change) | 5,730 | 5,730 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $50,745 | $68,820 | $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 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,675 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,434 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $50,745 | $68,820 | $92,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,100 | -3,000 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,145 | $47,745 | $68,820 | $90,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $21,525 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $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 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | ||
| 60 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $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 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $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 | $7,045 | $6,945 | $3,945 | $5,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,100 | $3,000 | $0 | $1,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,896 | -2,801 | 0 | 135 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,546 lb. | 4,648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 890 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 890 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2085 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 16% |
| Nappa Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1885 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 18% |
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