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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: $131,700

Tesla Model S P100D   
Difference: $8,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelModel Si8
TrimP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $137,000 $143,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $131,700 $140,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,452
Model Year20182017
ModelModel Si8
TrimP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine600hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19215/45-20
Total Price$131,700$140,602
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,825$140,602

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelModel Si8
TrimP100DBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power charge port door$25 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
High amperage charger$750 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Range alert$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
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$10,915$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments900

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
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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