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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: $83,795

BMW 5-Series M550i   
Difference: $65,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesModel S
TrimM550iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $76,800 $140,000
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Synthetic suede headliner 650  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Automated parking system, remote 750  
Premium Upgrades Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   3,300
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Synthetic suede headliner 600  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Automated parking system, remote 690  
Premium Upgrades Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,000 15,800
Options (change) 5,520 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $83,795 $149,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,683
Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesModel S
TrimM550iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine523hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$83,795$149,500
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,100$149,500

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

Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesModel S
TrimM550iP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change $300
Display key$50 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
High amperage charger $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,970$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320

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

Model Year20212017
Model5-SeriesModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in116.5 in
Length195.8 in196.0 in
Width73.5 in77.3 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,275 lb.4,960 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
14.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.063.4 ft3

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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 P100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested132564%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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