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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: $62,895

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $27,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelZ4Model S
TrimsDrive35iPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $92,400
Premium Package 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Tech Package   3,750
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Tech Package   0
Options (change) 6,850 4,500
Options (change) 6,255 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,895 $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: $32,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,370
Model Year20122012
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$62,895$90,570
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,530$90,570

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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
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 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
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$11,190$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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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