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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3i3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $44,450 $47,650
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 700 700
Park Assistant Package   1,000 1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350 2,350
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645 645
Park Assistant Package   920 920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160 2,160
Options (change) 6,000 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,725 3,725
Destination 1,200 995 0
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $48,700 $41,995 $44,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,122
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3i3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E168hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG129/106 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?100, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18155/70-19175/55-20
Total Price$48,700$41,995$44,200
Adjustments for Features-3,23500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,465$41,995$44,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3i3i3
TrimBaseBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$225
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heat pump $250$250
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
33 kWh battery pack $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Range alert$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Heated mirrors$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$8,200$4,965$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments41800

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.2 in
Length184.8 in157.4 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height56.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.011.8 ft3

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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%

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
BMW i3 s

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%

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