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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: $49,690

Tesla Model 3 Performance   
Difference: $18,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $54,990
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 11,450 1,000
Options (change) 10,420 0
Destination 825 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $68,425 $49,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,331
Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8450hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG118/107 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-20
Total Price$68,425$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,425$48,475

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

Model Year20092020
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,735$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0154

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

Model Year20092020
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 Weight3,693 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450No
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested54032%

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