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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: $64,970

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $15,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,400 $69,900 $89,900
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 500 500
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Subzero Weather Package   750 750
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Fog lights   500 500
Wood trim   650 650
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,250 2,250
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 0 0
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Subzero Weather Package   0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Fog lights   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Options (change) 8,745 16,900 16,900
Options (change) 7,960 0 0
Destination 825 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $64,970 $80,470 $100,470

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,615
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$64,970$80,470$100,470
Adjustments for Features-7050-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,265$80,470$99,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,925

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

Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$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$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
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
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,505$4,800$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-650068

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,660 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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