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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: $39,340

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

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $31,200 $39,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550
Power front seats   995  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
App support   250 250
BMW Assist   650 650
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   500  
Convenience Package   1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500
Power front seats   905  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
App support   230 230
BMW Assist   590 590
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   455  
Convenience Package   1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 1,000 7,245 4,980
Options (change) 0 6,590 4,530
Destination 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $39,340 $45,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,009
Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$43,700$39,340$45,175
Adjustments for Features-4,5850-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$39,340$43,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,385

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,225$2,640$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments6610-1,340

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

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length184.8 in172.2 in
Width72.8 in68.8 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,209 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

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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