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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: $56,185

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $55,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328d330iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $105,000
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Heated second row seats 350 350  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Subzero Weather Package     1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500
Wood trim     750
Front sport buckets     2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,000
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 0
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Heated second row seats 320 320  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Subzero Weather Package     0
Autopilot Convenience Features     0
Satellite radio     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0
Wood trim     0
Front sport buckets     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 10,740 10,740 12,750
Options (change) 9,875 9,875 0
Destination 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $57,685 $56,185 $111,450

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,983
Model Year201820182015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328d330iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4463hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$57,685$56,185$111,450
Adjustments for Features-120-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$55,965$111,450
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0

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

Model Year201820182015
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim328d330iP85D
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
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$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 
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
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,095$10,195$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-113-2070

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,791 lb.4,938 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 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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