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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,245

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $26,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S2-Series2-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D230iM240i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $33,150 $44,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 700
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000     1,000    
Premium Package                 2,950  
Navigation system                 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus Package                 700 700
Driver Assistance Package                 950 950
Heated front seats                 500 500
Xenon HID headlights                 900  
Leather seating surfaces                 1,450 1,450
Sunroof                   0
Wood trim                   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 645 645
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0    
Premium Package                 2,715  
Navigation system                 1,795 1,795
Driver Assistance Plus Package                 645 645
Driver Assistance Package                 875 875
Heated front seats                 460 460
Xenon HID headlights                 830  
Leather seating surfaces                 1,335 1,335
Sunroof                   0
Wood trim                   0
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 8,500 7,500 7,500 8,500 10,100 6,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,300 5,755
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $107,200 $84,200 $89,200 $110,200 $44,245 $51,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 230i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,052
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S2-Series2-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D230iM240i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$107,200$84,200$89,200$110,200$44,245$51,695
Adjustments for Features-705-2,430-705-2,430-2,805-705-2,430-2,8050-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,495$73,770$80,495$83,770$104,395$83,495$86,770$107,395$44,245$50,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0$6,725

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S2-Series2-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D230iM240i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  $0  $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$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$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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed        $200$200
Brake assist        $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)         $0
Pedestrian detection        $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat        $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter        $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through        $100$100
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$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls        $150$150
Residual heat        $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750  
70 kWh battery pack$0$0        
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0     
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0  
Automatic start / stop        $150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Raised top speed limiter         $0
Regenerative braking        $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)         $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler         $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)         $0
Sunroof        $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input        $50$50
CD player        $125$125
DVD-compatible player        $0$0
Handwriting recognition        $200$200
Media drive        $15$15
MP3-compatible player        $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years        $0$0
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support        $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription        $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support        $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200$200
Traffic + travel information        $25$25
Voice control for external devices        $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights        $200$200
Cornering lights        $50$50
Fog lights        $125 
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$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights        $150$150
Tachometer        $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $50$50
Metal pedals    $75  $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat        $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim         $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical         $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control        $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,425$6,700$8,425$8,800$6,700$8,425$8,800$5,995$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$2,430$705$2,430$2,805$705$2,430$2,805$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments6220155178165531721600-684

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162017
ModelModel S2-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in105.9 in
Length196.0 in174.7 in
Width77.3 in69.8 in
Height56.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

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 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
Tesla Model S 90

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 90D

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 P90D

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

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50516%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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