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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: $61,395

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $16,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016201620162016
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i540i7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700                
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800                
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400                
Cold Weather Package 800 800                
Premium Package 2,300 1,950                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500                
Automated parking system, remote   750                
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Subzero Weather Package     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim     750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565                
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655                
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290                
Cold Weather Package 735 735                
Premium Package 2,115 1,795                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460                
Automated parking system, remote   690                
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,200 9,600 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Options (change) 8,465 8,835 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $61,395 $67,045 $77,700 $82,700 $87,700 $92,700 $112,700 $90,700 $95,700 $115,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 70
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,345
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016201620162016
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i540i7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$61,395$67,045$77,700$82,700$87,700$92,700$112,700$90,700$95,700$115,700
Adjustments for Features-755-1,4550-1,7250-1,725-1,8000-1,725-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,640$65,590$77,700$80,975$87,700$90,975$110,900$90,700$93,975$113,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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

Model Year2017201720162016201620162016201620162016
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i540i7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300        
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0 $0  $0  
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Display key $50        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100        
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100        
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25 $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350        
Remote window/roof operation$15$15        
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0        
Around view cameras$500$500        
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200        
Blind spot warning system$200$200        
Brake assist$50$50        
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100        
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150        
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200        
Lane keeping assist$400$400        
Pedestrian detection$50$50        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0        
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200        
Tires, run-flat$150$150        
Wide-view front camera$150$150        
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50        
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150        
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100        
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100        
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Residual heat$50$50        
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack  $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack       $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Regenerative braking$0$0        
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0        
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900        
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50        
CD player$125$125        
DVD-compatible player$0$0        
Handwriting recognition$200$200        
Media drive$15$15        
MP3-compatible player$50$50        
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0        
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0        
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250        
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0        
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25        
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200        
Text dictation$50$50        
Traffic + travel information$25$25        
Voice control for external devices$0$0        
Voice recorder$0$0        
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50        
Wireless charging station$75$75        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50        
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750         
Steering-linked headlights$150$150        
Tachometer$75$75        
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50        
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50        
Metal pedals      $75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50        
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100        
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100        
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100        
Total Value of Features$9,055$9,755$8,300$10,025$8,300$10,025$10,100$8,300$10,025$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,455$0$1,725$0$1,725$1,800$0$1,725$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-1,36701310117101011498

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,747 lb.4,609 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 530i

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
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 70

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
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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