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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: $41,785

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $39,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Package 3,400        
Convenience Package 1,650        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500        
App support 250 250      
BMW Assist 650 650      
Heated steering wheel 190        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Cold Weather Package   550      
M Sport Package   1,300      
Obstacle detection, rear   380      
Proximity key   500      
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Premium Package 3,095        
Convenience Package 1,500        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455        
App support 230 230      
BMW Assist 590 590      
Heated steering wheel 175        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Cold Weather Package   500      
M Sport Package   1,185      
Obstacle detection, rear   345      
Proximity key   455      
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 9,690 6,680 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,820 6,080 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $41,785 $46,875 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,318
Model Year20122012201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$41,785$46,875$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features-1,2300-7,460-8,210-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$46,875$74,040$92,790$124,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year20122012201820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim128i135i75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0    
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
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 
Aluminum trim$100    
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$5,270$4,040$11,500$12,250$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0$7,460$8,210$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1360577512446

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

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,209 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
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested300075%
Total Not Requested98025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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%

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