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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: $58,825

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $17,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $74,990 $94,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
App support 250 250      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Premium Package   1,500      
Executive Package     4,500    
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0
Lane departure warning 635 635 635    
App support 230 230      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Premium Package   1,365      
Executive Package     4,095    
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 10,100 10,150 9,300 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 9,200 9,245 8,465 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $58,825 $64,475 $72,925 $76,690 $96,690

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,171
Model Year20132013201320202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 16200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$58,825$64,475$72,925$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,700-5,305-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,825$63,525$71,225$71,385$90,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$12,400$0$19,035

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

Model Year20132013201320202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong Range PlusPerformance
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power door closers  $300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
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 $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Residual heat$50$50$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
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $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
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 $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 
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
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  
Ceramic controls  $0  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,070$8,020$8,770$12,375$13,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,700$5,305$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-876-1,568436409

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

Model Year20132020
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.4,884 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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 Performance

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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