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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: $45,570

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $41,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
Model1-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim135i85D90D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,900 $85,000 $88,000
Premium Package 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100    
Sport Package 1,100    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000 1,000
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500
Premium Package 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910    
Sport Package 1,000    
6-speed manual 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0
Options (change) 9,845 8,250 8,250
Options (change) 8,955 0 0
Destination 825 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $45,570 $86,950 $89,950

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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 90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,964
Model Year200820162016
Model1-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim135i85D90D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6417hp E417hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG95/106 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$45,570$86,950$89,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,570$81,155$84,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000

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

Model Year200820162016
Model1-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim135i85D90D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
85 kWh battery pack $0 
90 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,955$9,750$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0420406

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,372 lb.4,824 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265086%
Total Not Requested43014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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