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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: $46,855

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $51,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $89,900
Technology Package 2,350  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 500
7-speed automated manual 450  
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500
Technology Package 2,140  
Premium Package 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 0
7-speed automated manual 430  
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
Leather seating surfaces   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,630 15,150
Options (change) 6,055 0
Destination 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,855 $98,720

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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: $49,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,481
Model Year20132013
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, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$46,855$98,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$96,155

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

Model Year20132013
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
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
Residual heat$50 
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
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,720$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0164

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

Model Year20132013
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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested175084%
Total Not Requested33016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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