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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: $44,445

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 32-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $34,800
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550
Luxury Design   350
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Tier   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Luxury Design   320
Driving Assistance Package   645
Convenience Tier   2,025
Steering-linked headlights   735
Premium Tier   2,070
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 6,000 8,650
Options (change) 0 8,140
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $48,700 $44,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 230i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,034
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 32-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E248hp I4
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,700$44,445
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$43,975

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 32-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Range alert$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-446

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

Model Year20182018
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.3,412 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
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested90539%
Total Not Requested142561%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested107576%
Total Not Requested34024%

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