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Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $90,570

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $52,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelModel Si8
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,400 $143,400
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Giga World   2,000
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 4,500 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 1,170 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $90,570 $142,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136,491
Model Year20122017
ModelModel Si8
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine416hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21215/45-20
Total Price$90,570$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,570$139,472

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelModel Si8
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
85 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,095$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelModel Si8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in110.2 in
Length196.0 in184.9 in
Width77.3 in76.5 in
Height56.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
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 reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested173576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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