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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: $67,500

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $24,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,200 $92,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,200  
Convenience Package 1,700  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Rearview camera 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,545  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Rearview camera 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,425 6,000
Options (change) 5,865 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $67,500 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,638
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/35-21
Total Price$67,500$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,500$91,830

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments017

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in116.5 in
Length193.1 in196.0 in
Width73.2 in77.3 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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