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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: $56,925

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $39,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $94,990 $129,990
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
App support 250 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Premium Package   1,500      
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0
Lane departure warning 635 635 635    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
App support 230 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Premium Package   1,365      
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 8,200 9,700 4,600 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 7,470 8,835 4,190 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $56,925 $64,025 $68,225 $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: $33,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,560
Model Year20132013201320212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i550iLong RangePlaid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8670hp E1020hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$56,925$64,025$68,225$96,690$131,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-1,350-6,055-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,925$61,925$66,875$90,635$125,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$9,950$0$35,000

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

Model Year20132013201320212021
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer $350   
Proximity key $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  
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
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
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  
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 - one year subscription $250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
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 
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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
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$5,570$7,670$6,920$11,625$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$1,350$6,055$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937-1,246395290

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

Model Year20132021
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

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%

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%

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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