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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,070

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $35,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelModel S7-Series
TrimPerformance760Li
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $92,400 $124,100
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
HD radio   350
Proximity key   1,000
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
HD radio   315
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 6,000 1,350
Options (change) 0 1,225
Destination 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 1,700
Total Price $92,070 $127,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,474
Model Year20122008
ModelModel S7-Series
TrimPerformance760Li
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine416hp E438hp V12
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/45-19
Total Price$92,070$127,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,070$122,605

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelModel S7-Series
TrimPerformance760Li
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Integrated hands-free telephone $500
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,110$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,956

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelModel S7-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.5 in123.2 in
Length196.0 in203.9 in
Width77.3 in74.9 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,905 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in43.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.0 ft3

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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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested41018%

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