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BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $47,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,900 $92,400
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 9,125 6,000
Options (change) 8,355 0
Destination 825 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,850 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,578
Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$44,850$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$88,840

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

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,630$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0222

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

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in116.5 in
Length171.7 in196.0 in
Width68.8 in77.3 in
Height56.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested260084%
Total Not Requested48016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested192584%
Total Not Requested36016%

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