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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $49,000
Lighting Package 1,050    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 650    
Premium Package   1,950  
Automated parking system, remote   750  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Lighting Package 965    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 600    
Premium Package   1,795  
Automated parking system, remote   690  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 7,800 8,800 6,000
Options (change) 7,175 8,095 0
Destination 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $59,995 $66,245 $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: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,346
Model Year201720172017
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6258hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,995$66,245$48,700
Adjustments for Features-2,570-4,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,425$61,550$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$0

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

Model Year201720172017
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel 3
Trim530i540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200
Display key $50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Range alert  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,845$9,970$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$4,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,419-4,4130

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

Model Year20172017
Model5-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.2 in
Length194.6 in184.8 in
Width73.5 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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