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BMW 2-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $1,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015202120212021
Model2-Series2-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim228iM235iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Technology Package 2,150 2,150      
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Power front seats 995        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim 500 0      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Sunroof   0      
Technology Package 1,955 1,955      
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Power front seats 905        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Wood trim 455 0      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Sunroof   0      
Options (change) 7,245 4,850 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 6,590 4,410 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $40,340 $48,945 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,861
Model Year20152015202120212021
Model2-Series2-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim228iM235iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$40,340$48,945$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,435-3,135-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,340$47,170$37,255$41,555$49,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,830$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152015202120212021
Model2-Series2-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim228iM235iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Range alert  $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50$50   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,665$6,325$8,025$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,435$3,135$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,659234442375

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152021
Model2-SeriesModel 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in113.2 in
Length174.7 in184.8 in
Width69.8 in72.8 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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