Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 2017 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $11,150

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000        
Premium Package   2,400      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Xenon HID headlights   800      
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0        
Premium Package   2,185      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Xenon HID headlights   730      
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,000 8,225 5,025 4,275 1,875
Options (change) 0 7,490 4,575 3,890 1,705
Destination 1,200 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $43,700 $54,850 $56,950 $65,500 $91,200

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Tesla Model 3 dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,997
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionA1M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$43,700$54,850$56,950$65,500$91,200
Adjustments for Features-3,160-1,6000-1,600-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,540$53,250$56,950$63,900$86,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$10,650$33,685

Return to top

Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
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
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$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    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
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
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Range alert$0    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0    
Headlight washers    $50
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$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,215$3,615$5,215$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$1,600$0$1,600$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments456-1,4770-1,477-3,946

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelModel 35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length184.8 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 5-Series M5

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Tesla models.