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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,495

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $18,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $45,950 $44,450
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Wood trim 0      
Cargo cover 250 250    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Cargo cover 0 0    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 7,750 6,250 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 0 0 4,645 4,645
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,820 $92,320 $51,995 $50,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,262
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E416hp E180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$68,820$92,320$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-3,850-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,820$90,345$48,145$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$1,600$0

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $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
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
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  
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 
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
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$4,320$6,295$8,170$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$3,850$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0135-3,632-3,728

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

Model Year20122018
ModelModel S3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in182.0 in
Width77.3 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested201081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested181079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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%

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