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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: $45,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $92,400
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
6-speed manual 0  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Tech Package   3,750
Cargo cover   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
6-speed manual 0  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Tech Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,750 6,250
Options (change) 6,145 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,145 $92,320

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,807
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6416hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/35-21
Total Price$45,145$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,145$88,770

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

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesModel S
Trim328iPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,970$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0243

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,671 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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