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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,665

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $89,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $137,000
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 8,090 3,000
Options (change) 7,365 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,665 $133,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,230
Model Year20102018
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6600hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$44,665$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,665$126,595

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

Model Year20102018
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,045$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0335

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

Model Year20102018
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in116.5 in
Length178.2 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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