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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: $48,020

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $53,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,050 $93,400
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Tech Package   3,750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Fog lights   500
Wood trim   650
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Front sport buckets   2,500
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 0
Proximity key 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Tech Package   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Fog lights   0
Wood trim   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 11,095 14,650
Options (change) 10,150 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,020 $101,720

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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: $50,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,498
Model Year20102014
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$48,020$101,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,020$98,480

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

Model Year20102014
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,745$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0202

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

Model Year20102014
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280091%
Total Not Requested2809%
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 Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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