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BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,075 BMW i3 | |||
| Difference: $30,245 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | Base | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $67,400 | $92,400 |
| Tera World | 2,700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 750 | 750 |
| Heated front seats | 350 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability | 700 | ||
| Tech Package | 3,750 | 3,750 | |
| Nappa Leather | 1,500 | ||
| Cargo cover | 250 | 250 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | 2,000 | ||
| Tera World | 2,455 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 0 | 0 |
| Heated front seats | 320 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability | 640 | ||
| Tech Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Nappa Leather | 0 | ||
| Cargo cover | 0 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,300 | 8,250 | 4,750 |
| Options (change) | 3,915 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $39,075 | $69,320 | $90,820 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3 | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,235 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,798 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | Base | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 168hp E | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $39,075 | $69,320 | $90,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,010 | -1,985 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,075 | $68,310 | $88,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $20,525 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | Base | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | |
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| 60 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | $1000 | |
| High-performance inverter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,525 | $7,535 | $8,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,010 | $1,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 92 | 138 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | i3 | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 4,648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 735 | 30% |
| Nappa Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 535 | 23% |
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