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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: $53,995

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $22,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328d330iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $74,990 $94,990
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Lighting Package 800 800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Premium Package 1,565 1,565    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775    
Lighting Package 735 735    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Cold Weather Package 735 735    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 460 460    
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 9,230 9,230 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,495 $53,995 $76,690 $96,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,929
Model Year2017201720202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328d330iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$55,495$53,995$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,540-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,495$53,895$75,150$93,885
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$18,735

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

Model Year2017201720202020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim328d330iLong Range PlusPerformance
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
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 $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
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  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$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 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Range alert  $0$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
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$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$8,785$8,885$10,325$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,540$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94127183

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

Model Year20172020
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 Weight3,663 lb.4,884 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 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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 Performance

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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