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BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $49,000
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Park Assistant Package 920  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Options (change) 4,050 6,000
Options (change) 3,725 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $41,995 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,122
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18
Total Price$41,995$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$45,465

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry$225 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
75 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Range alert $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,965$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0418

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Model 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length157.4 in184.8 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height62.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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