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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: $43,415

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $28,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,990 $94,990 $34,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 475
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system     2,000
Steering-linked headlights     800
Premium Package     2,900
Satellite radio     595
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 430
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Navigation system     1,820
Steering-linked headlights     730
Premium Package     2,640
Satellite radio     540
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 8,120
Options (change) 0 0 7,390
Destination 1,200 1,200 695
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,690 $91,690 $43,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,662
Model Year202020202006
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine534hp E778hp E215hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7580, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$71,690$91,690$43,415
Adjustments for Features-4,755-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,935$86,045$43,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,110$0

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

Model Year202020202006
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power charge port door$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
HEPA interior air filter $100 
Interior air filter$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$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 
100 kWh battery pack$0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200 
DC quick-charging capability$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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
Center stack smartphone cradle $0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0 
Range alert$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,375$11,265$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4183880

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

Model Year20202006
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 Weight4,884 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 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
28.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested110038%

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