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BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,495

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $12,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,800    
Proximity key 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,500  
Premium Package 1,910    
Navigation system 1,640    
Proximity key 910    
Heated front seats 455    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0  
Options (change) 5,400 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 4,915 0 0
Destination 695 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $57,495 $70,320 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,863
Model Year200620122012
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$57,495$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-355-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,495$69,965$91,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,100

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620122012
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,710$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments03286

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in116.5 in
Length191.2 in196.0 in
Width72.7 in77.3 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested242598%
Total Not Requested602%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested603%

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