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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: $59,925

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $17,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500            
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900          
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200          
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Subzero Weather Package           1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Tech Package           4,250        
Satellite radio           0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof           2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package           2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces           1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Wood trim           650 750 750 750 750
Premium Interior and Lighting             3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Autopilot Convenience Features             2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365            
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730          
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095          
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   0 0 0 0 0
Subzero Weather Package           0 0 0 0 0
Tech Package           0        
Satellite radio           0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof           0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package           0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces           0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim           0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting             0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features             0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,500 8,400 8,400 8,500 4,550 13,400 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 7,650 7,740 4,145 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $59,925 $64,425 $65,925 $70,825 $69,375 $76,970 $82,700 $87,700 $92,700 $112,700

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,467
Model Year2014201420142014201420152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$59,925$64,425$65,925$70,825$69,375$76,970$82,700$87,700$92,700$112,700
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,255-1,255-1,255-9050-4,675-2,950-4,675-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,670$63,170$64,670$69,570$68,470$76,970$78,025$84,750$88,025$107,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$6,000$10,900$9,800$0$1,055$7,780$11,055$30,980

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300     
1-speed automatic     $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0  
AWD      $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware     $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change     $300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote      $200$200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100      
Power charge port door      $25 $25$25
Power liftgate     $350$350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350      
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15     
Semi-autonomous driving      $600$600$600$600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0     
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200     
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150     
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50     
Lane keeping assist     $400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0     
Rearview camera     $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150     
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50     
Cargo cover     $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net     $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150     
Console without shifter     $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100     
Ionizing air filtration     $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $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     
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack     $0    
70 kWh battery pack      $0   
85 kWh battery pack       $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network      $1000$1000$1000$1000
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)         $0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0$0$0$0
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     
Range alert     $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0     
Satellite radio     $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250      
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250$250$250$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 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200$200$200
Fog lights     $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350      
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150     
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75     
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10$10$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 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $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     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100     
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 suede headliner      $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede      $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)         $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100     
Total Value of Features$8,455$8,455$8,455$8,455$8,105$7,200$11,875$10,150$11,875$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,255$1,255$1,255$905$0$4,675$2,950$4,675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,158-1,158-1,158-1,158-8350356212318266

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

Model Year20142015
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.4,609 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 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested325062%
Total Not Requested202538%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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