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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: $49,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $46,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $94,990 $129,990
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 6,370 6,370 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $96,690 $131,690

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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 Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,670
Model Year2015201520212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$49,945$51,445$96,690$131,690
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,690-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$51,445$93,000$128,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$35,000

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

Model Year2015201520212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure warning  $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  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo 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  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
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
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$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  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
S Voice support$0$0  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,560$7,460$11,150$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,690$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-930240177

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

Model Year20152021
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.4,562 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft362.3 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 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%

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 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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range

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 Plaid

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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