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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,100

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $45,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelModel S1-Series
TrimPerformance135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,400 $36,050
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   3,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   3,095
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Options (change) 6,000 9,175
Options (change) 0 8,400
Destination 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,070 $46,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,726
Model Year20122010
ModelModel S1-Series
TrimPerformance135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine416hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21215/40-18
Total Price$92,070$46,100
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,805$46,100

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelModel S1-Series
TrimPerformance135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,845$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2240

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelModel S1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in104.7 in
Length196.0 in171.7 in
Width77.3 in68.8 in
Height56.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested48016%

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