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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $8,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel 3Z4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,000 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Wood trim   0 0 0
App support   250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500 500
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Wood trim   0 0 0
App support   230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 1,000 4,200 4,200 4,200
Options (change) 0 3,825 3,825 3,825
Destination 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $52,445 $60,245 $69,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,681
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel 3Z4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,700$52,445$60,245$69,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-3,500-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$50,195$56,745$63,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,550$13,600

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel 3Z4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
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   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$9,850$11,100$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$3,500$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,079-3,232-5,077

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172013
ModelModel 3Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in98.3 in
Length184.8 in166.9 in
Width72.8 in70.5 in
Height56.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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