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Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelModel SModel Si3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $44,450
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 700
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Tera World     2,600
Sunroof     1,000
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 645
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Tera World     2,390
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 9,750 6,250 4,300
Options (change) 0 0 3,955
Destination 1,170 1,170 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $70,820 $92,320 $42,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,685
Model Year201220122017
ModelModel SModel Si3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21155/70-19
Total Price$70,820$92,320$42,245
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,535$90,060$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122017
ModelModel SModel Si3
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
60 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,735$9,710$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1151550

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
ModelModel Si3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in101.2 in
Length196.0 in157.4 in
Width77.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested73530%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested53523%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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