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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: $54,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 2,600              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     750 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Power trunk closer   500 500 500        
Executive Package         2,950      
Wood trim           0 0  
Rear spoiler           0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           3,500    
Tech Package             3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather             1,500  
Panoramic sunroof             1,500 1,500
Premium Package 2,365              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500     0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455      
Power trunk closer   455 455 455        
Executive Package         2,685      
Wood trim           0 0  
Rear spoiler           0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           3,185    
Tech Package             0 0
Nappa Leather             0  
Panoramic sunroof             0 0
Options (change) 3,650 1,550 1,550 1,550 3,450 3,500 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 3,320 1,410 1,410 1,410 3,140 3,185 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $54,845 $58,395 $59,895 $64,645 $70,745 $99,895 $68,570 $92,070

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,194
Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$54,845$58,395$59,895$64,645$70,745$99,895$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features-1,410-810-810-810-4,660-5,7350-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,435$57,585$59,085$63,835$66,085$94,160$68,570$90,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$5,650$10,400$12,650$40,725$0$21,525

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

Model Year20162016201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
1-speed automatic      $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100  
Power door closers    $300   
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$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$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$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network       $1000
High-performance inverter       $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   $250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350   
Headlight washers     $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Ceramic controls    $0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals       $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,930$5,930$5,930$9,780$10,855$5,120$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$810$810$810$4,660$5,735$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,316-755-755-754-4,335-5,3240136

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

Model Year20162012
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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested213586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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