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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: $59,745

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $26,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350        
Premium Package 2,250 1,000        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   1,000 1,000 1,000
App support 250 250 250      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Convenience Package     1,700      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500      
Sport Package     2,600      
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230        
Premium Package 2,050 910        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0 0
App support 230 230 230      
Proximity key 910 910        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Convenience Package     1,545      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475      
Sport Package     2,365      
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0
Options (change) 11,950 10,700 9,750 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 10,885 9,745 8,895 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $59,745 $64,095 $72,645 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,171
Model Year201220122012201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$59,745$64,095$72,645$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features00-700-3,555-4,305-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,745$64,095$71,945$82,945$101,695$133,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$12,200$0$18,750$50,485

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

Model Year201220122012201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote   $200$200$200
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25
Power door closers  $300   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-autonomous driving   $600$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$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0$0
Range alert   $0$0$0
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  $200
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   
Metal pedals     $75
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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,070$8,070$8,770$11,625$12,375$13,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$700$3,555$4,305$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-646259256239

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

Model Year20122018
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.4,609 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 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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 100D

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 P100D

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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