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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: $47,145

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $21,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim428i435iM4BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $64,200 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Premium Package 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 750 750
Heated front seats 500 500      
Executive Package     4,000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,550    
Wood trim     0 0  
Sunroof     0    
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Panoramic sunroof       1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Premium Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455      
Executive Package     3,640    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,320    
Wood trim     0 0  
Sunroof     0    
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 7,100 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 6,460 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,145 $52,645 $72,295 $68,570 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,316
Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim428i435iM4BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$47,145$52,645$72,295$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features00-3,075-965-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$52,645$69,220$67,605$89,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$22,075$0$21,525

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

Model Year20152015201520122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim428i435iM4BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,505$7,580$5,470$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,075$965$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,85889202

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,471 lb.4,648 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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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested213586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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