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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: $40,905

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550
Premium Package   3,600    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim   500    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500 500
Premium Package   3,275    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim   455    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Options (change) 1,000 8,780 3,780 3,780
Options (change) 0 7,990 3,440 3,440
Destination 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $40,905 $44,005 $47,955

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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: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,928
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E230hp I6300hp I6320hp 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)235/45-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$43,700$40,905$44,005$47,955
Adjustments for Features-3,335-1,8300-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$39,075$44,005$47,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,930$8,705

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

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelModel 31-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
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   
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
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   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
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$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,475$5,970$4,140$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$1,830$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments481-1,6910-162

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

Model Year20182013
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested188045%
Total Not Requested230055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

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