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BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,000

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $27,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Model S
TrimsDrive35iPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $92,400
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
7-speed automated manual 1,575  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Tech Package   3,750
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,275  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
7-speed automated manual 1,435  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Tech Package   0
Options (change) 9,725 4,500
Options (change) 8,855 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $63,000 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,696
Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Model S
TrimsDrive35iPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/35-21
Total Price$63,000$90,570
Adjustments for Features-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,910$90,570

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Model S
TrimsDrive35iPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$10,915$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4Model S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in116.5 in
Length166.9 in196.0 in
Width70.5 in77.3 in
Height50.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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 reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested186081%
Total Not Requested42519%

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