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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: $42,070

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $1,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelModel 32-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $32,100 $43,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Power front sport seats   995  
Sport Line   2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Power front sport seats   905  
Sport Line   2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 1,000 9,045 4,850
Options (change) 0 8,230 4,410
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $42,070 $48,875

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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: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,012
Model Year201820142014
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)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,700$42,070$48,875
Adjustments for Features-1,0600-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$42,070$47,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,430

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

Model Year201820142014
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  
Proximity key$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
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$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
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
Range alert$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$5,265$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments1530-1,271

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

Model Year20182014
ModelModel 32-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in105.9 in
Length184.8 in174.5 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 ft313.7 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%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%

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