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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: $48,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $36,850 $43,150
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Options (change) 6,000 10,250 9,350
Options (change) 0 9,330 8,510
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $48,025 $53,425

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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: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,204
Model Year201820132013
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,700$48,025$53,425
Adjustments for Features-3,3300-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$48,025$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350

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

Model Year201820132013
ModelModel 33-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
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  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Total Value of Features$8,250$4,720$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments4310-1,892

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

Model Year20182013
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.3,361 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
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested032%
Total Not Requested068%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

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