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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: $45,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $49,000
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 6,100 6,100 6,000
Options (change) 6,370 6,370 5,550 5,550 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,225 $46,525 $50,425 $56,925 $48,700

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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: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,333
Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H258hp E
TransmissionM6T8M6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,225$46,525$50,425$56,925$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,200-2,375-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$45,075$49,225$54,550$43,970
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$4,150$9,475$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000
Automated lane change    $300
Automated parking system, remote    $200
Proximity key    $250
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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
Lane departure warning    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Range alert    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Total Value of Features$4,120$5,570$5,320$6,495$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,200$2,375$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340-1,109-2,193612

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,550 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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