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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,595

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $10,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim325i330iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $54,990
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Premium Package 2,900    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Premium Package 2,640    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Options (change) 8,000 4,300 1,000
Options (change) 7,280 3,910 0
Destination 695 695 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,595 $41,595 $49,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,349
Model Year200620062020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim325i330iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6450hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG118/107 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/35-20
Total Price$39,595$41,595$49,690
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$41,595$44,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0

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

Model Year200620062020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim325i330iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,195$3,495$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5570669

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

Model Year20062020
Model3-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length178.2 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

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