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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: $62,000

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $34,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $94,990 $129,990
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
App support 250 250 250    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Rearview camera 400 400 400    
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
App support 230 230 230    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Rearview camera 365 365 365    
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 16,075 15,175 10,575 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 14,655 13,835 9,645 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $62,000 $66,150 $71,650 $96,690 $131,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Plaid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,311
Model Year20112011201120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$62,000$66,150$71,650$96,690$131,690
Adjustments for Features000-3,430-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,000$66,150$71,650$93,260$128,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,650$0$35,000

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

Model Year20112011201120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300
Automated parking system, remote   $200$200
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-autonomous driving   $600$600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,970$7,970$7,970$11,400$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,430$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments000223164

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

Model Year20112021
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 Weight3,815 lb.4,562 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.462.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Plaid

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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