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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: $46,995

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $45,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $92,400
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
App support 250  
BMW Assist 650  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
App support 230  
BMW Assist 590  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,800 6,000
Options (change) 6,210 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,995 $92,070

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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: $42,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,571
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$46,995$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$89,180

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

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0199

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

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in116.5 in
Length172.2 in196.0 in
Width68.8 in77.3 in
Height56.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,439 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130082%
Total Not Requested28018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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