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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: $42,925

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $49,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim320i328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $92,400
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 750
App support 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
6-speed manual 0 0 0  
Cold Weather Package 950      
Heated front seats   500 500  
Tech Package       3,750
Panoramic sunroof       1,500
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 0
App support 230 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
6-speed manual 0 0 0  
Cold Weather Package 865      
Heated front seats   455 455  
Tech Package       0
Panoramic sunroof       0
Options (change) 9,450 7,450 5,650 6,000
Options (change) 8,600 6,780 5,140 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,925 $45,225 $49,725 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 320i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,728
Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim320i328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/35-21
Total Price$42,925$45,225$49,725$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-50-50-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,925$45,175$49,675$88,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$6,750$0

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

Model Year2013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel S
Trim320i328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Total Value of Features$3,855$3,905$3,905$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$50$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-46252

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

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length182.5 in196.0 in
Width71.3 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,569 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested240089%
Total Not Requested30011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested163572%
Total Not Requested65028%

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