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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: $42,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 380
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package   2,650     2,000
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
iPod integration     400 400 400
Technology Package         3,250
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 345
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package   2,410     1,820
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
iPod integration     365 365 365
Technology Package         2,960
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,000 8,425 5,275 5,275 8,655
Options (change) 0 7,665 4,800 4,800 7,875
Destination 1,200 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $43,700 $42,450 $46,750 $49,200 $66,230

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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: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,226
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA1M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$43,700$42,450$46,750$49,200$66,230
Adjustments for Features-3,415-1,9500-950-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,285$40,500$46,750$48,250$63,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,250$7,750$23,255

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

Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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$0$0
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$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
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$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  $100
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Range alert$0    
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  $200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass $0  $0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats$75    
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces $900  $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,325$5,860$3,910$4,860$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$1,950$0$950$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments492-1,8020-876-2,287

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

Model Year20182010
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.3,341 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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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?
Sunroof900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested54032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450No
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

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