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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: $72,245

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $29,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelZ4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive35isP85DP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,200 $105,000 $108,000
Premium Package 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
App support 250    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350    
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500
Premium Package 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
App support 230    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230    
Front sport buckets   0 0
Options (change) 7,150 3,500 3,500
Options (change) 6,510 0 0
Destination 895 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $72,245 $102,200 $105,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,421
Model Year201220162016
ModelZ4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive35isP85DP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6463hp E463hp E
TransmissionS7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$72,245$102,200$105,200
Adjustments for Features-3,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,420$102,200$105,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220162016
ModelZ4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive35isP85DP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
85 kWh battery pack $0 
90 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Range alert $0$0
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 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,230$8,405$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,52900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122016
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.4,938 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 sDrive35is

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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