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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: $56,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $82,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $137,000
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950 950  
Sport Line 2,600 2,600  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865 865  
Sport Line 2,385 2,365  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 13,200 13,200 8,000
Options (change) 12,030 12,010 0
Destination 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $56,145 $57,645 $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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,408
Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D600hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$56,145$57,645$138,700
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,045$57,645$136,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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

Model Year201520152018
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328i328dP100D
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
Power liftgate  $350
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
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 
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
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
100 kWh battery pack  $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
High amperage charger  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $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
Range alert  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
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
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
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$10,120$10,020$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-93099

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,730 lb.4,960 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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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