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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750 750 750
Premium Tier   3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim   500         0
Folding second row seats   475          
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Sunroof             0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505 505 505 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690 690 690
Premium Tier   2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460 460 460
Wood trim   460         0
Folding second row seats   435          
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 1,000 8,425 6,450 6,450 6,450 4,700 1,800
Options (change) 0 7,745 5,935 5,935 5,935 4,325 1,655
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $44,320 $49,195 $47,695 $49,044 $54,645 $68,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,731
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,700$44,320$49,195$47,695$49,044$54,645$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-470-1,895-645-1,920-2,045-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,850$47,300$47,050$47,124$52,600$66,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,200$3,274$8,750$22,450

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350      
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200      
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750      
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
75 kWh battery pack$0      
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750      
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Range alert$0      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces      $450
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,720$6,145$4,895$6,170$6,295$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$1,895$645$1,920$2,045$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444-1,812-609-1,802-1,928-1,877

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in182.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested59027%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested107548%
Total Not Requested115052%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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