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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: $72,050

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $18,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,200 $85,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Convenience Package 1,700  
Rearview camera 400  
iPod integration 400  
App support 250  
Folding second row seats 475  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
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
Wood trim   750
Front sport buckets   2,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Convenience Package 1,545  
Rearview camera 365  
iPod integration 365  
App support 230  
Folding second row seats 430  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
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
Wood trim   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 10,975 12,250
Options (change) 10,030 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $72,050 $90,950

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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 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,709
Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8422hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$72,050$90,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,050$89,780

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim550i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments081

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,519 lb.4,824 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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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