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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: $41,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $66,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelModel S1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimP85D128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $105,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550 550
Wood trim 750 500    
Front sport buckets 2,500      
Satellite radio 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000      
Sport seats   400 400  
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500 500 500
Wood trim 0 455    
Front sport buckets 0      
Satellite radio 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0      
Sport seats   365 365  
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Options (change) 9,250 9,180 6,580 6,180
Options (change) 0 8,355 5,990 5,625
Destination 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $107,950 $41,305 $46,805 $50,355

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,084
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelModel S1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimP85D128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine463hp E230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$107,950$41,305$46,805$50,355
Adjustments for Features-6,5300-250-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,420$41,305$46,555$50,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250$8,925

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

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelModel S1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimP85D128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
85 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,575$4,045$4,295$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$0$250$125
Value of Feature Adjustments3810-231-115

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

Model Year20152013
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 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Sport seats
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested370089%
Total Not Requested48011%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested48023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested48023%

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