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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: $53,227

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $15,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $67,400 $92,400
Luxury Design 500 500 500          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550       750 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Wood trim       0 0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0    
Tech Package             3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather             1,500  
Panoramic sunroof             1,500 1,500
Luxury Design 460 460 460          
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505       0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Wood trim       0 0 0 0  
Sunroof         0 0    
Tech Package             0 0
Nappa Leather             0  
Panoramic sunroof             0 0
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 1,550 500 0 0 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 2,755 2,755 1,420 455 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $57,895 $53,227 $61,995 $78,145 $104,695 $111,995 $68,570 $92,070

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,613
Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$57,895$53,227$61,995$78,145$104,695$111,995$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features-1,585-1,510-1,585-7,160-9,160-9,1600-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,310$51,717$60,410$70,985$95,535$102,835$68,570$90,095
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,693$19,268$43,818$51,118$0$21,525

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

Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesModel SModel S
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic      $800$800
RWD$0$0$0   $0$0
AWD   $1700    
4WD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger      $750$750
12 kWh battery pack $0      
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
60 kWh battery pack      $0 
85 kWh battery pack       $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network       $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500  
High-performance inverter       $0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0  
Body kit   $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system    $100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,380$6,305$6,380$11,955$13,955$13,955$4,795$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$1,510$1,585$7,160$9,160$9,160$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-10821-66-149-190-1780136

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

Model Year20202012
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.4,648 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

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested206083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested186081%
Total Not Requested42519%

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