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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: $46,295

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $37,500
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear               750
Navigation system               2,150
Premium Package               1,900
Cold Weather Package               900
Steering-linked headlights               900
Proximity key               500
App support               250
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear               685
Navigation system               1,955
Premium Package               1,730
Cold Weather Package               820
Steering-linked headlights               820
Proximity key               455
App support               230
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,195
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,200 $73,200 $70,500 $75,500 $88,500 $98,500 $141,000 $46,295

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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: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,732
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$68,200$73,200$70,500$75,500$88,500$98,500$141,000$46,295
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,380-4,005-5,730-5,730-7,480-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,545$67,820$66,495$69,770$82,770$91,020$133,445$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$68,900$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0 $0    $0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation       $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist       $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat       $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50
Cargo area partition net       $40
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter       $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate       $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150
Rear wiper       $175
Residual heat       $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0      
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
90 kWh battery pack    $0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger     $750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input       $50
CD player       $125
DVD-compatible player       $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration       $100
Media drive       $15
MP3-compatible player       $50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic information       $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass       $0
Fog lights       $125
Headlight washers       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger       $50
Interior ambient lighting       $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Tachometer       $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Metal pedals      $75 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Total Value of Features$7,100$8,825$7,450$9,175$9,175$10,925$11,000$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$5,380$4,005$5,730$5,730$7,480$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3384633584784084783380

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

Model Year20172012
ModelModel S3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in108.7 in
Length196.0 in178.2 in
Width77.3 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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