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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: $39,595

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $30,900 $36,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 475 475
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,900  
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 430 430
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Premium Package   2,640  
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Options (change) 1,000 8,000 4,300
Options (change) 0 7,280 3,910
Destination 1,200 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $39,595 $41,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,502
Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$43,700$39,595$41,595
Adjustments for Features-3,580-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,120$37,895$41,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
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  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,075$5,195$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments516-1,5570

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

Model Year20182006
ModelModel 33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in178.2 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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