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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: $54,600

Tesla Model 3 Performance   
Difference: $13,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $59,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000
LED headlights 1,900  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
LED headlights 1,730  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Options (change) 5,350 1,000
Options (change) 4,870 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $68,345 $54,600

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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: $14,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,807
Model Year20152019
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6450hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG120/112 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/35-20
Total Price$68,345$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,345$53,920

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

Model Year20152019
Model3-SeriesModel 3
TrimM3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,345$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments078

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

Model Year20152019
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 Weight3,595 lb.4,072 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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