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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: $51,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $69,900 $89,900
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 750 750
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Wood trim     650 650
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,500
Navigation system 1,775 1,775    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Cold Weather Package 730 730    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,400 7,400 14,650 16,150
Options (change) 6,735 6,735 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $51,045 $52,545 $78,220 $99,720

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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: $30,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,563
Model Year2016201620132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$51,045$52,545$78,220$99,720
Adjustments for Features-3,660-3,5600-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,385$48,985$78,220$98,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$20,125

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

Model Year2016201620132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328i328dBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr 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  
Heated steering wheel$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  
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
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
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, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$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$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  
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,870$7,770$4,210$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$3,560$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,417-3,322087

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

Model Year20162013
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length182.0 in196.0 in
Width71.3 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,648 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
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 wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
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 wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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