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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: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $14,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model 3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $49,000
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 1,000
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 0
Options (change) 8,500 5,800 5,800 1,000
Options (change) 7,740 5,280 5,280 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,045 $61,845 $70,895 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,645
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model 3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6258hp E
TransmissionM6M6S7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,045$61,845$70,895$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,500-3,650-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,545$58,195$65,195$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$10,650$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model 3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability   $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
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim$300  $300
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$10,750$10,900$12,950$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$3,650$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,230-3,370-5,2600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,550 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
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 Requested187566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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