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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: $46,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim75D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $37,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550
Panoramic sunroof 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
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Proximity key       500
App support       250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Cold Weather Package       820
Steering-linked headlights       820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Proximity key       455
App support       230
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 8,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,515
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $46,645

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,073
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim75D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$46,645
Adjustments for Features-5,015-5,765-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,485$95,235$126,970$46,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0

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

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel S3-Series
Trim75D100DP100D328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,500$10,250$11,215$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$5,765$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3883603170

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

Model Year20182012
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
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
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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