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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: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $49,000
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Premium Package 2,650     2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
App support 250     250  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
iPod integration   400 400    
Convenience Package       2,900  
Leather door panel trim       1,100  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Premium Package 2,410     2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
App support 230     230  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
iPod integration   365 365    
Convenience Package       2,640  
Leather door panel trim       1,000  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 8,675 5,275 5,275 8,275 1,000
Options (change) 7,895 4,800 4,800 7,530 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $44,150 $48,200 $50,300 $66,350 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,818
Model Year20112011201120112017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT6M6T6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,150$48,200$50,300$66,350$43,700
Adjustments for Features-2,9250-950-2,200-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$48,200$49,350$64,150$39,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,975$8,125$22,925$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$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$150$150 $150
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support$0  $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Range alert    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$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
Compass$0  $0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$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  $900 
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 leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,885$3,960$4,910$6,160$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0$950$2,200$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7030-878-2,034579

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,550 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested120042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested87541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested14010%

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