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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,695

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 32-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $32,850 $44,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550
Premium Package   2,950  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Wood trim   350 0
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Sunroof     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500
Premium Package   2,685  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Wood trim   320 0
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 1,000 8,850 4,650
Options (change) 0 8,055 4,230
Destination 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $42,695 $49,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 228i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,530
Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 32-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,700$42,695$49,795
Adjustments for Features0-770-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$41,925$48,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,675

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 32-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
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  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
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$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,745$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-720-1,117

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172016
ModelModel 32-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in105.9 in
Length184.8 in174.7 in
Width72.8 in69.8 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested178056%
Total Not Requested142544%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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