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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: $47,255

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $39,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $85,000
Technology Package 2,350  
Premium Package 2,400  
Sport seats 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Wood trim   750
Front sport buckets   2,500
Technology Package 2,140  
Premium Package 2,185  
Sport seats 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Wood trim   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 7,030 8,250
Options (change) 6,420 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $47,255 $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: $35,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,643
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6422hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$47,255$86,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,255$82,295

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesModel S
Trim135i85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
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 
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
Residual heat$50 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
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 
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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,245$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0337

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

Model Year20132015
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.4,824 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Tesla Model S specs.

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested48023%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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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