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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: $53,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $42,650 $44,150
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Wood trim 750 750 750 750    
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,000    
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450
Lighting Package         800 800
Premium Package         1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0    
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0    
Navigation system         1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package         730 730
Leather seating surfaces         1,320 1,320
Lighting Package         730 730
Premium Package         1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Options (change) 9,250 9,250 9,250 10,250 9,900 9,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,010 9,010
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $77,950 $82,950 $87,950 $108,950 $53,545 $55,045

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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 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,157
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA1A1A1A1T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$77,950$82,950$87,950$108,950$53,545$55,045
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-1,725-2,100-1,145-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,225$82,950$86,225$106,850$52,400$54,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$10,000$30,625$0$1,600

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

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series3-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$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  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist    $50$50
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$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$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750  
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 
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
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$0$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 
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer    $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$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$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,525$7,800$9,525$9,900$8,945$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$1,725$2,100$1,145$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments1390124121-1,068-974

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,621 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 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 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%

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 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%

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 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%

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 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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