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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: $59,540

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $74,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim530iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $137,000
Premium Package 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Navigation system 1,800  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Heated second row seats 350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Premium Package 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Navigation system 1,640  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Heated second row seats 320  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 7,445 3,000
Options (change) 6,775 0
Destination 695 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $59,540 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,521
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim530iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6600hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$59,540$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,540$129,365

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim530iP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,655$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0204

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

Model Year20062018
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 Weight4,232 lb.4,960 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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