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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: $58,745

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $10,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $74,990 $94,990
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Wood trim 500        
App support 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Wood trim 455        
App support 230 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230    
Options (change) 9,200 7,850 7,850 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 8,380 7,150 7,150 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $58,745 $63,895 $72,945 $69,690 $89,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,444
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionM6M6S7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$58,745$63,895$72,945$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,200-785-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,745$62,745$69,745$68,905$87,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,000$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelZ4Z4Z4Model SModel S
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
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$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,655$11,805$13,855$11,440$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,200$785$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-2,95271123

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.962.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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%

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