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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: $65,920

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $5,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,400 $74,990 $94,990
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Navigation system 1,900    
Lane departure warning 950    
Premium Package 2,500    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Proximity key 1,000    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Navigation system 1,730    
Lane departure warning 865    
Premium Package 2,275    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Proximity key 910    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 9,695 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,825 0 0
Destination 825 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $65,920 $71,690 $91,690

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,905
Model Year200920202020
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$65,920$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,920$69,470$88,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,035

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

Model Year200920202020
Model5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
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
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 net $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
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$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$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $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
LED headlights $1000$1000
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  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,005$9,225$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0195219

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

Model Year20092020
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.4,884 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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