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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: $51,145

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $22,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D430i440i
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 $42,150 $48,500
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
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    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed                 1,200 1,200
Navigation system                 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package                 950 950
Premium Package                 2,200  
Semi-automated parking system                 500 500
Heated front seats                 500 500
Individual Extended Merino Leather                   4,000
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed                 1,105 1,105
Navigation system                 1,795 1,795
Driver Assistance Package                 875 875
Premium Package                 2,025  
Semi-automated parking system                 460 460
Heated front seats                 460 460
Individual Extended Merino Leather                   3,680
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 8,000 9,800
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,365 9,020
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 $73,700 $78,700 $83,700 $88,700 $108,700 $86,700 $91,700 $111,700 $51,145 $59,295

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,362
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D430i440i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E248hp I4320hp 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, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$73,700$78,700$83,700$88,700$108,700$86,700$91,700$111,700$51,145$59,295
Adjustments for Features-2,455-4,180-2,455-4,180-4,255-2,455-4,180-4,2550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,245$74,520$81,245$84,520$104,445$84,245$87,520$107,445$51,145$58,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200$0$6,900

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S4-Series4-Series
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D430i440i
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed        $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100$100
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
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600  
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 seat belt presenters, front row        $100$100
Brake assist        $50$50
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat        $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment        $50$50
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  
Regenerative braking        $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
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 $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$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass        $0$0
Fog lights        $125$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 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50$50
Interior trim, special color         $0
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         $1000
Wood trim        $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0  
Total Value of Features$9,200$10,925$9,200$10,925$11,000$9,200$10,925$11,000$6,745$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$4,180$2,455$4,180$4,255$2,455$4,180$4,255$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments2103351852972471782872400-1,176

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight4,609 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 70

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 70D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 85

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 P85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 90

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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 P90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 connectivity0Yes
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 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 connectivity0Yes
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%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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