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BMW 7-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $28,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesModel 3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600 $49,000
App support 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000
App support 230 230 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0
Options (change) 250 250 250 250 1,000
Options (change) 230 230 230 230 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,000 -7,500
Total Price $72,145 $86,445 $98,145 $124,745 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,445
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesModel 3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT6T6T8T6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21235/45-18
Total Price$72,145$86,445$98,145$124,745$43,700
Adjustments for Features-520-1,720-3,970-6,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,625$84,725$94,175$117,875$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,100$22,550$46,250$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122012201220122017
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesModel 3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$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 
Ski sack  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop  $150  
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Range alert    $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
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$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150 
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$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,070$8,270$10,520$13,420$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$1,720$3,970$6,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-1,589-3,663-6,3390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122017
Model7-SeriesModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in113.2 in
Length199.8 in184.8 in
Width74.9 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft315.0 ft3

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