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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: $52,690

Tesla Model 3 Performance   
Difference: $43,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
Model5-SeriesModel 3
TrimM5Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,600 $57,990
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $95,895 $52,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,626
Model Year20152021
Model5-SeriesModel 3
TrimM5Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8450hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG118/107 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$95,895$52,690
Adjustments for Features-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,925$52,690

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

Model Year20152021
Model5-SeriesModel 3
TrimM5Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7590

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

Model Year20152021
Model5-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,065 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 Legroom35.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.0 ft3

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