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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: $62,445

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $14,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i540iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $74,990 $94,990
Lighting Package 1,050      
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Automated parking system, remote   750    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Lighting Package 965      
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Automated parking system, remote   690    
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 10,250 9,600 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 9,430 8,835 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $62,445 $67,045 $76,690 $96,690

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,954
Model Year2017201720202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i540iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$62,445$67,045$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features-70-3200-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,375$66,725$76,690$95,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$0$19,035

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

Model Year2017201720202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i540iLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change  $300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Display key $50  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-autonomous driving  $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
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
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Range alert  $0$0
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $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 passenger-side mirror  $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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,770$10,020$9,700$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$320$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-301063

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

Model Year20172020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.762.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 surfaces900No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested162573%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%
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
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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