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BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $89,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
Modeli8Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 950 1,200
Gas Tax -3,793 -7,500
Total Price $132,857 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,525
Model Year20142017
Modeli8Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$132,857$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,642$43,700

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142017
Modeli8Model 3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
75 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142017
Modeli8Model 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length184.9 in184.8 in
Width76.5 in72.8 in
Height50.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.0 ft3

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