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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: $50,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $25,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $41,950 $43,450
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Subzero Weather Package 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Wood trim 650 650    
Fog lights 500 500    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Tech Package 0 0    
Subzero Weather Package 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Fog lights 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Options (change) 12,150 13,650 7,700 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 7,005 7,005
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $75,720 $97,220 $50,645 $52,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,399
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E416hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
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)245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$75,720$97,220$50,645$52,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,435-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,720$95,845$47,210$48,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$1,600

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

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePerformance328i328d
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
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
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 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers  $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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
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$3,260$4,635$6,695$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$3,435$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments090-3,206-3,112

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

Model Year20132015
ModelModel S3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in182.1 in
Width77.3 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,546 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
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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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