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BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $16,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelZ4Z4Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 500 500      
Wood trim 500        
Heated front seats 500 500      
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Proximity key 455 455      
Wood trim 455        
Heated front seats 455 455      
Options (change) 8,800 6,900 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 8,010 6,280 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,375 $59,375 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,351
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelZ4Z4Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$55,375$59,375$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features-3,125-3,2750-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,250$56,100$38,690$42,990$50,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelZ4Z4Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Range alert  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$10,450$10,600$7,325$9,025$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$3,275$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,874-3,0130240203

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092021
ModelZ4Model 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in113.2 in
Length166.9 in184.8 in
Width70.5 in72.8 in
Height50.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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