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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 8-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 8-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,820

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $51,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelModel SModel S8-Series
TrimBasePerformanceM850i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $111,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Options (change) 750 750 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $61,820 $86,820 $112,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 8-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,282
Model Year201220122019
ModelModel SModel S8-Series
TrimBasePerformanceM850i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E523hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/35-20
Total Price$61,820$86,820$112,895
Adjustments for Features-7,700-11,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,120$74,995$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,875$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year201220122019
ModelModel SModel S8-Series
TrimBasePerformanceM850i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,700$14,825$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,700$11,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments7888620

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20122019
ModelModel S8-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in111.1 in
Length196.0 in191.2 in
Width77.3 in74.9 in
Height56.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in29.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft314.8 ft3

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