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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: $90,570

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $49,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli8Model S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $92,400
Giga World 2,000  
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Giga World 1,820  
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,000 4,500
Options (change) 1,820 0
Destination 995 1,170
Gas Tax -3,793 -7,500
Total Price $139,902 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,588
Model Year20162012
Modeli8Model S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH416hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/35-21
Total Price$139,902$90,570
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,772$90,570

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
Modeli8Model S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,225$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,455 lb.4,647 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.763.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested173576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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