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BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,575

BMW i3   
Difference: $53,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420212021
Modeli3Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,350 $94,990 $129,990
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Giga World 1,700    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats 350    
DC quick-charging capability 700    
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Giga World 1,545    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
Heated front seats 320    
DC quick-charging capability 640    
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0
Options (change) 6,800 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 6,190 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $41,575 $94,690 $129,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,870
Model Year201420212021
Modeli3Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$41,575$94,690$129,690
Adjustments for Features0-5,460-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,575$89,230$124,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,000

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201420212021
Modeli3Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200
Power charge port door $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
18 kWh battery pack$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,065$11,525$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,460$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0363265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142021
Modeli3Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in116.5 in
Length157.4 in196.0 in
Width69.9 in77.3 in
Height62.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,562 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested54032%
Giga World
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested210076%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Plaid

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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