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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: $51,445

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $26,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500     750
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550 550 550
Fog lights 500 500      
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000      
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500      
Premium Package     2,300 2,000  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     350 350  
Executive Package     2,100 2,100  
Luxury Package     1,850 1,450  
Individual Extended Merino Leather       4,000  
Full Merino Leather         3,500
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0     690
Tech Package 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 505 505 505
Fog lights 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Premium Package     2,115 1,840  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     320 320  
Executive Package     1,930 1,930  
Luxury Package     1,700 1,335  
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,680  
Full Merino Leather         3,220
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 14,000 14,000 7,150 10,450 4,800
Options (change) 0 0 6,570 9,610 4,415
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $77,570 $101,070 $51,445 $61,145 $73,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 430i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,936
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA1A1T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$77,570$101,070$51,445$61,145$73,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,085-4,085-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,570$99,045$48,360$57,060$71,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$8,700$23,075

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

Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelModel SModel S4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBasePerformance430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
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
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $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$25$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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Interior trim, special color   $0 
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$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$5,735$7,760$8,820$9,820$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,085$4,085$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0127-2,909-3,842-1,935

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

Model Year20142018
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%
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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%
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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested24015%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Surround sound250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested107582%
Total Not Requested24018%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

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