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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: $39,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $27,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Navigation system 2,100 2,100              
Premium Package 4,100 3,400              
Xenon HID headlights 900                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500 500              
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350              
HD radio 350 350              
iPod integration 400 400              
Proximity key 500 500              
Sport Package   1,100              
6-speed manual   0              
Leather seating surfaces     2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 1,000
Navigation system 1,910 1,910              
Premium Package 3,730 3,095              
Xenon HID headlights 820                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455              
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320              
HD radio 315 315              
iPod integration 365 365              
Proximity key 455 455              
Sport Package   1,000              
6-speed manual   0              
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 9,750 9,250 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 8,870 8,415 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,775 $46,175 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,647
Model Year201020102017201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,775$46,175$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,705-6,430-5,055-6,780-6,780-8,530-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$45,725$62,495$65,770$64,445$67,720$80,720$88,970$132,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,950$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600

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

Model Year201020102017201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150       
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0 $0    
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$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$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50       
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150       
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Second-row low console$100$100       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100       
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15       
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack       $0$0
60 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
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$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200       
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0       
Sunroof$900$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50       
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125       
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100       
Media drive$15$15       
MP3-compatible player$50$50       
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200       
Traffic information$25$25       
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0       
Cornering lights$50$50       
Fog lights$125$125       
Headlight washers $50       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150       
Tachometer$75$75       
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100        
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       
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      $0
Total Value of Features$3,870$4,320$8,575$10,300$8,925$10,650$10,650$12,400$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,705$6,430$5,055$6,780$6,780$8,530$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416441561458573488551398

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

Model Year20102017
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested385090%
Total Not Requested43010%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265086%
Total Not Requested43014%

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