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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: $44,665

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202010
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,990 $94,990 $35,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Proximity key     500
Heated steering wheel     190
Heated front seats     500
HD radio     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Proximity key     455
Heated steering wheel     175
Heated front seats     455
HD radio     315
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 8,090
Options (change) 0 0 7,365
Destination 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,690 $91,690 $44,665

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,077
Model Year202020202010
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine534hp E778hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7580, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$71,690$91,690$44,665
Adjustments for Features-6,140-7,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,550$84,585$44,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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

Model Year202020202010
ModelModel SModel S3-Series
TrimLong Range PlusPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
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 
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
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
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 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
Center stack smartphone cradle $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0 
Range alert$0$0 
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals $75 
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$10,300$11,265$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,140$7,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5404880

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

Model Year20202010
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 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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