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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: $60,295

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $31,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,450 $92,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 750
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 650  
Power trunk closer 500  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 600  
Power trunk closer 460  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,850 6,000
Options (change) 2,620 0
Destination 995 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $60,295 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,045
Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6416hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/35-21
Total Price$60,295$92,070
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,210$92,070

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

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540iPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,680$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800

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

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in116.5 in
Length194.6 in196.0 in
Width73.5 in77.3 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.763.4 ft3

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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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested186081%
Total Not Requested42519%

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