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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: $46,670

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $52,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelModel S1-Series
TrimPerformance135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $89,900 $35,850
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 475
Wood trim 650  
Fog lights 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,500  
Premium Package   3,400
Navigation system   2,100
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 430
Wood trim 0  
Fog lights 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 320
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   3,095
Navigation system   1,910
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 15,150 9,995
Options (change) 0 9,145
Destination 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $98,720 $46,670

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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: $49,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,271
Model Year20132009
ModelModel S1-Series
TrimPerformance135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine416hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19215/40-18
Total Price$98,720$46,670
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,780$46,670

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

Model Year20132009
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Residual heat $50
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,335$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1890

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

Model Year20132009
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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested280091%
Total Not Requested2809%

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