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Tesla Model S vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,045

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SZ4Z4Z4
Trim6070D8585DP85DsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550 550
Wood trim 650 750 750 750 750 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,750              
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750 750
Premium Package           3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system           2,150 2,150 2,150
Proximity key           500 500 500
Heated front seats           500 500 500
App support           250 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather             1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 455    
Leather seating surfaces 0              
Front sport buckets   0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685 685
Premium Package           3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system           1,955 1,955 1,955
Proximity key           455 455 455
Heated front seats           455 455 455
App support           230 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather             1,230 1,230
Options (change) 3,150 4,250 4,250 4,250 4,250 8,500 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 7,740 6,510 6,510
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $66,720 $72,950 $77,950 $82,950 $102,950 $58,045 $63,195 $72,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,021
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SZ4Z4Z4
Trim6070D8585DP85DsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$66,720$72,950$77,950$82,950$102,950$58,045$63,195$72,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-4,450-6,175-6,250-6,375-7,525-9,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,720$66,775$73,500$76,775$96,700$51,670$55,670$62,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$6,780$10,055$29,980$0$4,000$11,000

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SZ4Z4Z4
Trim6070D8585DP85DsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800   
6-speed manual     $150$150 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0 $0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200   
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Roll bar     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Ski sack     $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750   
60 kWh battery pack$0       
70 kWh battery pack $0      
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0   
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000   
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0   
Aux input     $50$50$50
CD player     $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive     $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Tachometer     $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75   
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$4,630$10,805$9,080$10,805$10,880$11,005$12,155$14,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$4,450$6,175$6,250$6,375$7,525$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0533360469382-5,884-6,945-8,833

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
ModelModel SZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.5 in98.3 in
Length196.0 in166.9 in
Width77.3 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2875102%
Total Not Requested-50-2%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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