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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: $70,200

Tesla Model S 60D   
Difference: $69,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017201720172017
Modeli8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase60D75D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $73,000 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Giga World 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Giga World 1,820          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,000 3,500 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 1,820 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -3,793 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $139,902 $70,200 $72,500 $85,500 $95,500 $138,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S 60D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,695
Model Year201620172017201720172017
Modeli8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase60D75D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH328hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$139,902$70,200$72,500$85,500$95,500$138,000
Adjustments for Features-8150-650-650-2,400-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,087$70,200$71,850$84,850$93,100$135,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$14,650$22,900$65,325

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620172017201720172017
Modeli8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase60D75D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25$25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Brake assist$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Residual heat$50     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
3.3 kW onboard charger$0     
60 kWh battery pack $0    
7 kWh battery pack$0     
75 kWh battery pack  $0   
90 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop$150     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger    $750$750
Mid-engine configuration$0     
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150     
Handwriting recognition$200     
Media drive$15     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
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 
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$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$8,840$8,025$8,675$8,675$10,425$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$650$650$2,400$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-75205648158113

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162017
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.4,960 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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