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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: $45,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $54,990
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Premium Package 3,600    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Premium Package 3,275    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Options (change) 9,725 5,225 1,000
Options (change) 8,850 4,755 0
Destination 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,520 $48,520 $49,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,692
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6450hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG118/107 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$45,520$48,520$49,690
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,270$48,520$45,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$0

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

Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i335iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,245$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1540489

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

Model Year20122020
Model3-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length182.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested180047%
Total Not Requested200053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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