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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: $61,217

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $25,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,400 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Luxury Design 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated second row seats 350 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190        
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650      
Automated parking system, remote     750 750      
Parking Assistance Package       700      
Wood trim       0      
Heated front seats       500      
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000 5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof         2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium interior             0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Luxury Design 460 460 460        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   0 0 0
Heated second row seats 320 320 320        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175        
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600      
Automated parking system, remote     690 690      
Parking Assistance Package       645      
Wood trim       0      
Heated front seats       455      
Enhanced Autopilot         0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0 0
Premium interior             0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 11,490 11,490 10,790 6,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 10,570 10,570 9,925 5,520 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $65,885 $61,217 $70,735 $81,445 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,695
Model Year2019201920192019201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6456hp V8328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$65,885$61,217$70,735$81,445$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features-2,045-1,970-2,295-5,1200-750-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,840$59,247$68,440$76,325$86,500$105,250$136,035
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$9,193$17,078$0$18,750$49,535

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

Model Year2019201920192019201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550i75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
1-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change    $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200$200$200
Display key  $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$25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-autonomous driving    $600$600$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   
Blind spot warning system$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   
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$200$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$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter      $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits    $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack    $0  
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability    $750$750$750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
High amperage charger     $750$750
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit   $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle      $0
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, seven years    $0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Range alert    $0$0$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$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$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$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,120$11,045$11,370$14,195$9,075$9,825$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$1,970$2,295$5,120$0$750$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,921-1,842-2,155-4,805045121

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

Model Year20192018
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

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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 100D

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 P100D

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%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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