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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: $58,895

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $32,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $94,990 $129,990
Premium Package 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Navigation system 1,800    
Sport Package (AWD) 700    
Proximity key 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Navigation system 1,640    
Sport Package (AWD) 635    
Proximity key 910    
Heated front seats 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 6,800 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,185 0 0
Destination 695 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $58,895 $91,690 $126,690

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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 Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,976
Model Year200620212021
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$58,895$91,690$126,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,895$88,495$123,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,000

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

Model Year200620212021
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
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
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $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$5,655$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0220159

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

Model Year20062021
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.4,562 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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