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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: $55,200

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $36,850 $43,150
Tech Package 4,250            
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Wood trim 650 750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,750            
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Premium Package           3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers           875 875
Sport Line           2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Package           1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus           700 700
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights           900  
Cold Weather Package           950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,400 2,400
Semi-automated parking system           500 500
Rearview camera           400 400
App support           250 250
Tech Package 0            
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0            
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets   0 0 0 0    
Premium Package           2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers           795 795
Sport Line           2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Package           1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus           635 635
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights           820  
Cold Weather Package           865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,185 2,185
Semi-automated parking system           455 455
Rearview camera           365 365
App support           230 230
Options (change) 13,400 11,750 11,750 11,750 11,750 17,425 14,825
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 15,860 13,490
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $76,970 $80,450 $85,450 $90,450 $110,450 $55,200 $58,900

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,060
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1M6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$76,970$80,450$85,450$90,450$110,450$55,200$58,900
Adjustments for Features-1,645-5,195-3,470-5,195-5,2700-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,325$75,255$81,980$85,255$105,180$55,200$57,750
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$6,725$10,000$29,925$0$2,550

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manual     $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
RWD$0 $0  $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300  
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25  
Power liftgate$350      
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$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$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist     $50$50
Lane keeping assist$400      
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Residual heat     $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0      
70 kWh battery pack $0     
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0  
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive     $15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50      
Fog lights$125    $125$125
Headlight washers     $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$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Tachometer     $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,450$11,000$9,275$11,000$11,075$5,605$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$5,195$3,470$5,195$5,270$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments1354072563623010-1,060

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

Model Year20152013
ModelModel S3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in182.5 in
Width77.3 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested275052%
Total Not Requested252548%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

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 headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

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 headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

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 headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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 headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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