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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Premium Package   2,650 1,950 2,400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Convenience Package   1,650   2,700
Proximity key     500  
Obstacle detection, rear     350  
App support       250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500 500
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Premium Package   2,410 1,775 2,185
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Convenience Package   1,500   2,455
Proximity key     455  
Obstacle detection, rear     320  
App support       230
Options (change) 1,000 7,450 5,950 6,400
Options (change) 0 6,775 5,415 5,825
Destination 1,200 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $37,775 $43,175 $53,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,999
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,700$37,775$43,175$53,410
Adjustments for Features-1,7050-150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$37,775$43,025$53,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250$15,335

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

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0  $0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,070$5,220$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0$150$300
Value of Feature Adjustments2460-139-277

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

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length184.8 in171.7 in
Width72.8 in68.8 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 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 Requested208060%
Total Not Requested137540%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 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 Requested178079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120090%
Total Not Requested14010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested188080%
Total Not Requested47520%

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