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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: $45,145

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

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelModel S3-Series
TrimPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $92,400 $37,500
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 550
Cargo cover 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,900
6-speed manual   0
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Cargo cover 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,730
6-speed manual   0
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Options (change) 6,250 6,750
Options (change) 0 6,145
Destination 1,170 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,320 $45,145

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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: $43,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,807
Model Year20122012
ModelModel S3-Series
TrimPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine416hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$92,320$45,145
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,770$45,145

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

Model Year20122012
ModelModel S3-Series
TrimPerformance328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
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$6,520$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2430

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,647 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 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
31.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft358.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%

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