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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: $41,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $35,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $31,200 $39,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Wood trim 750 750 750 750    
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,000    
Premium Package         3,400 1,750
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
App support         250 250
BMW Assist         650 650
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Convenience Package         1,650  
M Sport Package           1,300
Obstacle detection, rear           380
Proximity key           500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0    
Premium Package         3,095 1,595
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
App support         230 230
BMW Assist         590 590
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Convenience Package         1,500  
M Sport Package           1,185
Obstacle detection, rear           345
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 8,250 8,250 8,250 9,250 9,500 8,380
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,645 7,630
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $76,950 $81,950 $86,950 $107,950 $41,595 $48,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,365
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$76,950$81,950$86,950$107,950$41,595$48,575
Adjustments for Features-6,405-4,680-6,405-6,7800-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,545$77,270$80,545$101,170$41,595$48,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$10,000$30,625$0$6,530

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

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim70D8585DP85D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700  
RWD $0  $0$0
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25 $25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist    $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750  
70 kWh battery pack$0     
85 kWh battery pack $0$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer    $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals   $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,900$8,175$9,900$10,275$3,495$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$4,680$6,405$6,780$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments5243604643960-416

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

Model Year20152012
ModelModel S1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in104.7 in
Length196.0 in172.2 in
Width77.3 in68.8 in
Height56.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,209 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 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested375094%
Total Not Requested2306%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested135085%
Total Not Requested23015%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

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