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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: $58,225

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $17,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900 $69,900 $89,900
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550     750 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Rearview camera 400 400 400        
Wood trim         0 650 650
Rear spoiler         0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,500    
Tech Package           3,750 3,750
Interior ambient lighting           1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces           1,500 1,500
Synthetic suede headliner           1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof           2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500     0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Rearview camera 365 365 365        
Wood trim         0 0 0
Rear spoiler         0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,185    
Tech Package           0 0
Interior ambient lighting           0 0
Leather seating surfaces           0 0
Synthetic suede headliner           0 0
Panoramic sunroof           0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 2,200 500 3,500 12,150 13,650
Options (change) 2,005 2,005 2,005 455 3,185 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $58,225 $59,725 $64,525 $65,325 $98,625 $75,720 $97,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,116
Model Year2014201420142014201420132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$58,225$59,725$64,525$65,325$98,625$75,720$97,220
Adjustments for Features000-950-4,050-165-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,225$59,725$64,525$64,375$94,575$75,555$95,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$6,300$6,150$36,350$0$20,125

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
1-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate     $350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125    
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750$750
60 kWh battery pack     $0 
85 kWh battery pack      $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network      $1000
High-performance inverter      $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers    $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,020$5,020$5,020$5,970$9,070$5,185$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$950$4,050$165$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments000-878-3,73914100

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

Model Year20142013
Model5-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in116.5 in
Length193.4 in196.0 in
Width73.2 in77.3 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,648 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 Legroom35.3 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
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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