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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: $34,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $24,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim528i535i550iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350          
Premium Package 2,250            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
App support 250 250 250        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
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 5,000 5,000 5,000
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230          
Premium Package 2,050            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0 0 0
App support 230 230 230        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Proximity key 910 910 910        
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Obstacle detection, rear   685          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
Sport Package     2,365        
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,125 9,625 8,225 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 10,130 8,765 7,505 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $58,920 $63,020 $71,120 $34,700 $37,690 $46,690 $54,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,991
Model Year2012201220122020202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim528i535i550iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$58,920$63,020$71,120$34,700$37,690$46,690$54,690
Adjustments for Features-720-270-77000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,200$62,750$70,350$34,700$37,690$44,990$52,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$12,150$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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

Model Year2012201220122020202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim528i535i550iStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer$350      
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Semi-autonomous driving   $600$600$600$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$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$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$150$150$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$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack   $0   
54 kWh battery pack    $0  
75 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750$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$300$300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$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$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Range alert   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$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$200$200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$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$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
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$7,150$7,150$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$270$770$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-664-249-71000229196

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

Model Year20122020
Model5-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length193.1 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

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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