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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $9,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550 550  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650 650
Automated parking system, remote       750 750 750
Parking Assistance Package           700
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           500
Enhanced Autopilot 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505 505 505  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600 600
Automated parking system, remote       690 690 690
Parking Assistance Package           645
Wood trim           0
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 6,000 9,000 9,000 9,750 9,750 6,000
Options (change) 0 8,280 8,280 8,970 8,970 5,520
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $62,395 $57,727 $68,445 $72,745 $80,395

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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: $4,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,181
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,700$62,395$57,727$68,445$72,745$80,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,495-4,420-5,895-7,845-9,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$57,900$53,307$62,550$64,900$71,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$9,243$11,593$17,743

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

Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelModel 35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300     
Automated parking system, remote$200  $200$200$200
Display key   $50$50$50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200     
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750     
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
75 kWh battery pack$0     
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Range alert$0     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250     
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,750$9,245$9,170$10,645$12,595$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495$4,420$5,895$7,845$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,228-4,136-5,538-7,366-8,771

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

Model Year20172018
ModelModel 35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.1 in
Length184.8 in194.6 in
Width72.8 in73.5 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Automated parking system, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Display key50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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