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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: $69,345

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $23,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,450 $85,000
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Automated parking system, remote 750  
AWD 2,300  
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Wood trim   750
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Automated parking system, remote 690  
AWD 2,140  
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Subzero Weather Package   0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,900 14,000
Options (change) 10,975 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $69,345 $92,700

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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 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,060
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6422hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$69,345$92,700
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,865$92,700

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesModel S
Trim540i85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change $300
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,105$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3900

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight4,019 lb.4,824 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
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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