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BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,700 Tesla Model 3 | ||||
| Difference: $10,220 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Model 3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $49,000 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | |||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 5,000 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | |||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,125 | 9,625 | 8,225 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 10,130 | 8,765 | 7,505 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $58,920 | $63,020 | $71,120 | $48,700 |
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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: $10,150 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,191 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Model 3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 258hp E |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, ? |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $58,920 | $63,020 | $71,120 | $48,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -450 | 0 | -500 | -380 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,470 | $63,020 | $70,620 | $48,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $12,150 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Model 3 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||
| Automated lane change | $300 | |||
| Automated parking system, remote | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-autonomous driving | $600 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | |||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Range alert | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, 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 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,870 | $7,420 | $7,920 | $7,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $450 | $0 | $500 | $380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -415 | 0 | -461 | 49 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | Model 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 67% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 74% |
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