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BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $63,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
Modeli8Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $135,700 $74,990 $94,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 0 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 950 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -3,793 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $132,857 $69,690 $89,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,404
Model Year201420202020
Modeli8Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$132,857$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-860-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,857$68,830$87,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,035

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201420202020
Modeli8Model SModel S
TrimBaseLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
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 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$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 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,340$10,200$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments078128

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142020
Modeli8Model S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in116.5 in
Length184.9 in196.0 in
Width76.5 in77.3 in
Height50.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.762.3 ft3

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