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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: $38,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,050 $85,000
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Wood trim   750
Front sport buckets   2,500
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Wood trim   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 11,095 8,250
Options (change) 10,150 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,020 $86,950

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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 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,309
Model Year20102015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6422hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$48,020$86,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,020$81,970

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

Model Year20102015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $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 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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 
Range alert $0
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 
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
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 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0361

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

Model Year20102015
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.4,824 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

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 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 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 Requested265086%
Total Not Requested43014%

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%

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