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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: $48,995

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $28,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201620162016
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550 550 550
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000      
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package     950 950  
Premium Package     2,200    
Heated front seats     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
Executive Package         3,200
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,550
Tech Package 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500 500
Interior ambient lighting 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0      
Navigation system     1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package     865 865  
Premium Package     2,000    
Heated front seats     455 455  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320  
Executive Package         2,910
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,320
Options (change) 13,500 13,500 6,150 5,400 6,300
Options (change) 0 0 5,595 4,915 5,730
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $77,070 $100,570 $48,995 $54,545 $72,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,248
Model Year20142014201620162016
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA1A1T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$77,070$100,570$48,995$54,545$72,995
Adjustments for Features-140-2,165-9000-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,930$98,405$48,095$54,545$70,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$6,450$22,800

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

Model Year20142014201620162016
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$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$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000   
High-performance inverter $0   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$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 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals $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$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$5,085$7,110$5,845$4,945$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$2,165$900$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments11136-8410-1,952

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

Model Year20142016
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.3,471 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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