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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: $48,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $49,000
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Lighting Package 730 730 730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Options (change) 8,900 8,900 8,900 6,450 6,000
Options (change) 8,100 8,100 8,100 5,870 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,245 $49,745 $49,594 $53,245 $48,700

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,128
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6258hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8M6A1
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,245$49,745$49,594$53,245$48,700
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,250-1,2750-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,095$48,495$48,319$53,245$47,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesModel 3
Trim328i328d330e340iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
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
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Range alert    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,220$6,320$6,345$5,070$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,250$1,275$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,074-1,167-1,1820153

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,431 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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