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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.
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: $9,100 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Model 3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,000 | $45,950 | $51,250 | $60,600 | $85,700 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 950 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Value Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 865 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Value Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,000 | 5,975 | 4,625 | 1,975 | 1,875 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 5,440 | 4,210 | 1,795 | 1,705 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $43,700 | $52,800 | $56,750 | $63,450 | $91,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,460 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,713 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Model 3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 258hp E | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 |
| Transmission | A1 | M6 | T6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, ? | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 420, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $43,700 | $52,800 | $56,750 | $63,450 | $91,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,510 | -150 | -500 | 0 | -2,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,190 | $52,650 | $56,250 | $63,450 | $88,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | $10,800 | $36,235 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Model 3 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $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 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | $5,415 | $5,765 | $5,265 | $7,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,510 | $150 | $500 | $0 | $2,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 218 | -139 | -462 | 0 | -2,373 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Model | Model 3 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,550 lb. | 3,506 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 10% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 66% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 10% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 72% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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