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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: $66,985

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $46,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel S
Trim530i540i540dM550iP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $105,000
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       1,750
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   1,000
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Automated parking system, remote   750 750 750  
Parking Assistance Package       700  
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0 750
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335       0
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   0
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Automated parking system, remote   690 690 690  
Parking Assistance Package       645  
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0 0
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 13,590 12,890 12,490 6,000 15,000
Options (change) 12,505 11,860 11,490 5,520 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $66,985 $71,585 $75,485 $80,395 $113,700

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,111
Model Year20182018201820182015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel S
Trim530i540i540dM550iP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8463hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$66,985$71,585$75,485$80,395$113,700
Adjustments for Features-105-355-2,305-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,880$71,230$73,180$77,190$113,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,300$10,310$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel S
Trim530i540i540dM550iP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change    $300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200
Display key $50$50$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 
Power charge port door    $25
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
85 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Range alert    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,080$10,330$12,280$13,180$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$355$2,305$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-333-2,163-3,0080

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

Model Year20182015
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

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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 sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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