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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: $39,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $33,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019201920192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $76,000 $79,000 $83,000 $99,000
Premium Package 3,700 3,400        
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
HD radio 350 350        
Proximity key 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350        
iPod integration 400 400        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Package   1,100        
6-speed manual   0        
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 3,365 3,095        
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
HD radio 315 315        
Proximity key 455 455        
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320        
iPod integration 365 365        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Sport Package   1,000        
6-speed manual   0        
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 9,845 9,845 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,955 8,955 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,270 $45,570 $72,700 $75,700 $79,700 $95,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Standard Range (85D)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,032
Model Year200820082019201920192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,270$45,570$72,700$75,700$79,700$95,700
Adjustments for Features0-550-6,470-6,470-7,220-8,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$45,020$66,230$69,230$72,480$87,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$0$3,000$6,250$20,985

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

Model Year200820082019201920192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50    
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125    
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Headlight washers $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,030$10,950$10,950$11,700$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$6,470$6,470$7,220$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508561538571559

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

Model Year20082019
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 Weight3,253 lb.4,609 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 lighting150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested118035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 lighting150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested118038%

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