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BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $4,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $49,000
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0
Options (change) 5,275 4,475 4,575 2,275 1,000
Options (change) 4,800 4,070 4,165 2,070 0
Destination 695 695 695 695 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 -7,500
Total Price $48,470 $51,970 $62,670 $87,170 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,151
Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10258hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6S7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$48,470$51,970$62,670$87,170$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,600-4,615-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,470$51,670$61,070$82,555$40,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$12,600$34,085$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062006200620062017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Range alert    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
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$0  
Digital instruments    $0
Headlight washers   $50 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,340$4,640$7,655$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,600$4,615$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-1,462-4,227499

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062017
Model5-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width72.7 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.0 ft3

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