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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: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3i3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $42,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Park Assistant Package   910
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Options (change) 6,000 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,685
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $48,700 $39,945

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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: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,706
Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3i3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$48,700$39,945
Adjustments for Features-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$39,945

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3i3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry $225
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
75 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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$8,450$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4640

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
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.2,634 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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
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 information25No
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 Requested115068%
Total Not Requested54032%

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