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BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202120212021
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim128i135iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Premium Package 3,700 3,400      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400      
Proximity key 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Premium Package 3,365 3,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
iPod integration 365 365      
Proximity key 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Options (change) 8,900 7,800 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 8,100 7,100 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,325 $43,525 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,406
Model Year20082008202120212021
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim128i135iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$38,325$43,525$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,895-3,595-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,325$43,275$36,795$41,095$49,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082008202120212021
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim128i135iStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Range alert  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,880$6,525$8,225$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,895$3,595$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231309507430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082021
Model1-SeriesModel 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length171.7 in184.8 in
Width68.8 in72.8 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested203060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested173056%
Total Not Requested135044%

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