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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: $70,200

Tesla Model S 60D   
Difference: $72,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel Si8
Trim60D75D90D100DP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $73,000 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $143,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300  
Giga World           2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0  
Giga World           1,840
Options (change) 3,500 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,840
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $70,200 $72,500 $85,500 $95,500 $138,000 $142,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S 60D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,621
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel Si8
Trim60D75D90D100DP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine328hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/45-20
Total Price$70,200$72,500$85,500$95,500$138,000$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-650-650-2,400-2,475-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,200$71,850$84,850$93,100$135,525$141,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$14,650$22,900$65,325$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel Si8
Trim60D75D90D100DP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25$25$25$25$25 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Wide-view front camera     $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
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Residual heat     $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger     $0
60 kWh battery pack$0     
7 kWh battery pack     $0
75 kWh battery pack $0    
90 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop     $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger   $750$750 
Mid-engine configuration     $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription     $150
Handwriting recognition     $200
Media drive     $15
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
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$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer     $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,675$8,675$10,425$10,500$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$650$2,400$2,475$815
Value of Feature Adjustments05648158113-761

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,960 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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