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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: $63,195

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $5,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Premium Package 1,100 1,100              
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750              
Navigation system 2,150 2,150              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key 500 500              
Heated front seats 500 500              
App support 250 250              
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350              
Premium Upgrades Package     3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Leather seating surfaces     2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Premium Package 1,000 1,000              
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685              
Navigation system 1,955 1,955              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key 455 455              
Heated front seats 455 455              
App support 230 230              
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230              
Premium Upgrades Package     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 7,000 7,000 7,800 7,800 7,800 7,800 7,800
Options (change) 6,510 6,510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $63,195 $72,245 $68,700 $73,700 $71,000 $76,000 $89,000 $99,000 $141,500

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,333
Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6335hp I6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6S7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$63,195$72,245$68,700$73,700$71,000$76,000$89,000$99,000$141,500
Adjustments for Features-1,400-3,4500-1,725-300-2,025-2,025-3,775-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,795$68,795$68,700$71,975$70,700$73,975$86,975$95,225$137,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$0$3,275$2,000$5,275$18,275$26,525$68,950

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150        
7-speed automated manual $1200       
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0 $0    
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50       
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200       
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150       
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100       
Ski sack$50$50       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100       
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15       
HEPA interior air filter  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior air filter$0$0       
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack       $0$0
60 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150       
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger       $750$750
Raised top speed limiter $0       
Regenerative braking$0$0       
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25       
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50       
CD player$125$125       
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15       
MP3-compatible player$50$50       
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200       
Traffic information$25$25       
Voice control for external devices$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75       
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100       
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50       
Metal pedals        $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300       
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100       
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100       
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000       
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100       
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100       
Total Value of Features$10,005$12,055$8,605$10,330$8,905$10,630$10,630$12,380$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$3,450$0$1,725$300$2,025$2,025$3,775$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,292-3,183014727168143240171

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,264 lb.4,609 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 60

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82534%
Total Not Requested160066%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82534%
Total Not Requested160066%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

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