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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: $64,420

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $48,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim535iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $105,000
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Lane departure warning 500  
Heated second row seats 350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Wood trim   750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Lane departure warning 455  
Heated second row seats 320  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Subzero Weather Package   0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Options (change) 9,195 14,000
Options (change) 8,365 0
Destination 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $64,420 $112,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,492
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim535iP85D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6463hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$64,420$112,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,420$108,615

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

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim535iP85D
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,055$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0228

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,243 lb.4,938 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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