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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $90,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelModel 3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $136,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $43,700 $133,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,793
Model Year20172015
ModelModel 3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$43,700$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$130,487

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelModel 3i8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
75 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,969

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelModel 3i8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in184.9 in
Width72.8 in76.5 in
Height56.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft34.7 ft3

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