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BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,325

BMW 4-Series 435i   
Difference: $39,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Model4-SeriesModel S
Trim435iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,000 $92,400
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Heated front seats 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Heated front seats 455  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,400 6,000
Options (change) 4,910 0
Destination 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $52,325 $92,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 435i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,554
Model Year20142012
Model4-SeriesModel S
Trim435iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/35-21
Total Price$52,325$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,325$90,455

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142012
Model4-SeriesModel S
Trim435iPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $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
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0111

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142012
Model4-SeriesModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length182.6 in196.0 in
Width71.9 in77.3 in
Height54.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,610 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.763.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 4-Series vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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