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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: $39,340

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $49,000
Power front seats 995    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim 500    
App support 250 250  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Convenience Package 1,650    
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Proximity key   500  
Power front seats 905    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0
Heated front seats 455 455  
Wood trim 455    
App support 230 230  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Convenience Package 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   345  
Proximity key   455  
Options (change) 7,245 4,980 1,000
Options (change) 6,590 4,530 0
Destination 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,340 $45,175 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,915
Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6258hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,340$45,175$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$43,725$38,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$0

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

Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel 3
Trim128i135iBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $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
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,090$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340755

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

Model Year20122017
Model1-SeriesModel 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in113.2 in
Length172.2 in184.8 in
Width68.8 in72.8 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,550 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

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

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