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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: $10,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim528i535i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $49,000
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Lane departure warning 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Lane departure warning 455 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0
Options (change) 8,675 7,675 4,775 1,875 1,000
Options (change) 7,895 6,980 4,345 1,705 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 -7,500
Total Price $54,100 $58,300 $64,400 $89,600 $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: $11,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,034
Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim528i535i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp 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$54,100$58,300$64,400$89,600$43,700
Adjustments for Features000-2,465-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,100$58,300$64,400$87,135$42,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$33,035$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim528i535i550iM5Base
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$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$200$200 $200
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Range alert    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments    $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,065$5,065$7,530$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,465$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,281196

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

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,506 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested100062%

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