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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
Modeli3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350                
Park Assistant Package 1,000                
Tera World 2,600                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunroof 1,000                
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160                
Park Assistant Package 920                
Tera World 2,390                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof 920                
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 7,650 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 11,000 10,000 10,000 11,000
Options (change) 7,035 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $45,595 $73,700 $78,700 $83,700 $88,700 $109,700 $86,700 $91,700 $112,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,620
Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
Modeli3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$45,595$73,700$78,700$83,700$88,700$109,700$86,700$91,700$112,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,160-4,885-3,160-4,885-5,260-3,160-4,885-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$70,540$73,815$80,540$83,815$104,440$83,540$86,815$107,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201720162016201620162016201620162016
Modeli3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200        
Brake assist$50        
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0        
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100        
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175        
Residual heat$50        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
33 kWh battery pack$0        
7.2 kW onboard charger$500        
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability$750        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200        
Sunroof$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
Handwriting recognition$200        
Media drive$15        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0        
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250        
Siri Eyes Free support$0        
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
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$200$200$200$200$200$200
Digital instruments$0        
Fog lights$125        
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000        
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000        
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$8,390$11,550$13,275$11,550$13,275$13,650$11,550$13,275$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160$4,885$3,160$4,885$5,260$3,160$4,885$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0270391238347302230336294

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172016
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 Weight2,962 lb.4,609 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft363.4 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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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