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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 34-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550
Active Driving Assistant   500 500 500
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505 505
Active Driving Assistant   460 460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 1,000 3,350 3,050 1,800
Options (change) 0 3,080 2,805 1,655
Destination 1,200 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $47,645 $53,745 $70,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,865
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 34-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$43,700$47,645$53,745$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-1,795-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$46,100$51,950$68,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,500

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 34-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Range alert$0   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,895$6,145$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545$1,795$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,460-1,693-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 34-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in182.6 in
Width72.8 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested24015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107582%
Total Not Requested24018%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

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

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