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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: $39,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $27,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720102010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $29,150 $36,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000    
Premium Package               4,100 3,400
Navigation system               2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights               900  
Obstacle detection, rear               350 350
HD radio               350 350
iPod integration               400 400
Heated front seats               500 500
Proximity key               500 500
Sport Package                 1,100
6-speed manual                 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0    
Premium Package               3,730 3,095
Navigation system               1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights               820  
Obstacle detection, rear               320 320
HD radio               315 315
iPod integration               365 365
Heated front seats               455 455
Proximity key               455 455
Sport Package                 1,000
6-speed manual                 0
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300 9,750 9,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,870 8,415
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000 $39,775 $46,175

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,647
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720102010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000$39,775$46,175
Adjustments for Features-4,705-6,430-5,055-6,780-6,780-8,530-8,9050-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,495$65,770$64,445$67,720$80,720$88,970$132,095$39,775$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600$0$5,950

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017201720102010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manual       $150$150
RWD$0 $0    $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$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$200$200$200  
Brake assist       $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat       $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter       $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$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$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0  
60 kWh battery pack$0$0       
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
90 kWh battery pack    $0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
High amperage charger     $750$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler        $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Sunroof       $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input       $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player       $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration       $100$100
Media drive       $15$15
MP3-compatible player       $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic information       $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights       $150$150
Tachometer       $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150$150
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$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,575$10,300$8,925$10,650$10,650$12,400$12,775$3,870$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$6,430$5,055$6,780$6,780$8,530$8,905$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments4415614585734885513980-416

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

Model Year20172010
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,253 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
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 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 Requested385090%
Total Not Requested43010%

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 lighting150No
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 Requested265086%
Total Not Requested43014%
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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