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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: $43,415

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $53,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim325iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $89,900
Premium Package 2,900  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 750
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 595 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
Proximity key 500  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Cargo cover   250
Fog lights   500
Wood trim   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Premium Package 2,640  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio 540 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 0
Proximity key 455  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Fog lights   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 8,120 12,900
Options (change) 7,390 0
Destination 695 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,415 $96,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,982
Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim325iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6416hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19
Total Price$43,415$96,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,415$94,980

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

Model Year20062013
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim325iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,020$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments098

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

Model Year20062013
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 Weight3,680 lb.4,647 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested267593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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