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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: $39,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $42,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim75D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $28,600 $34,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Xenon HID headlights       800  
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Proximity key       500 500
Heated front seats       500 500
iPod integration       400 400
HD radio       350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Sport Package         1,100
6-speed manual         0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Xenon HID headlights       730  
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Proximity key       455 455
Heated front seats       455 455
iPod integration       365 365
HD radio       315 315
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Sport Package         1,000
6-speed manual         0
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 9,845 9,845
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,955 8,955
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $39,270 $45,570

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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: $35,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,170
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim75D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$39,270$45,570
Adjustments for Features-6,470-7,220-8,4850-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,030$93,780$125,215$39,270$45,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$5,750

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

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel S1-Series1-Series
Trim75D100DP100D128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
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  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,950$11,700$12,965$4,480$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,470$7,220$8,485$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments5004504000-508

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

Model Year20182008
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested118035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested118038%
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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