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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,645

BMW 4-Series 440i   
Difference: $11,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $48,500 $66,200
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 700 700
Wood trim 0     0
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system     1,950  
Individual Extended Merino Leather     4,000  
Heated front seats     500  
Executive Package       3,600
Full Merino Leather       2,550
Sunroof       0
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 645 645
Wood trim 0     0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Navigation system     1,795  
Individual Extended Merino Leather     3,680  
Heated front seats     460  
Executive Package       3,310
Full Merino Leather       2,345
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 7,150 6,850
Options (change) 0 0 6,580 6,300
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $56,645 $74,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 440i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,985
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA1A1T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$68,570$92,070$56,645$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,810-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$54,835$70,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$16,150

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,445$7,280$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,810$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-1,705-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelModel S4-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in182.6 in
Width77.3 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested213586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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