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Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,445 BMW i3 | |||||||||
| Difference: $27,255 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | i3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | Base |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $70,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 | $83,000 | $88,000 | $108,000 | $42,400 |
| 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 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | ||||||||
| Tera World | 2,500 | ||||||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||||||
| Autopilot Convenience Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Park Assistant Package | 910 | ||||||||
| Tera World | 2,275 | ||||||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,550 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,960 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $69,700 | $74,700 | $79,700 | $84,700 | $105,700 | $82,700 | $87,700 | $108,700 | $42,445 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3 | |||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,845 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,261 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | i3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | Base |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 315hp E | 328hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E | 168hp E |
| Transmission | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $69,700 | $74,700 | $79,700 | $84,700 | $105,700 | $82,700 | $87,700 | $108,700 | $42,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,410 | -4,135 | -2,410 | -4,135 | -4,510 | -2,410 | -4,135 | -4,510 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,290 | $70,565 | $77,290 | $80,565 | $101,190 | $80,290 | $83,565 | $104,190 | $42,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,275 | $10,000 | $13,275 | $33,900 | $13,000 | $16,275 | $36,900 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | i3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | Base |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $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 | |
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Semi-autonomous driving | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||||||
| 70 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 90 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||||||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||||||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,900 | $11,625 | $9,900 | $11,625 | $12,000 | $9,900 | $11,625 | $12,000 | $7,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,410 | $4,135 | $2,410 | $4,135 | $4,510 | $2,410 | $4,135 | $4,510 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 218 | 349 | 191 | 308 | 269 | 184 | 297 | 261 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Model S | i3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,609 lb. | 2,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D
| Autopilot Convenience Features | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 81% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 47% |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 32% |
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