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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $104,595

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $29,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP100DM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $137,000 $102,600
Premium interior 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Premium interior 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 3,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 1,000
Total Price $133,700 $104,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,538
Model Year20182018
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP100DM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine600hp E600hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19275/40-19
Total Price$133,700$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,700$102,615

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP100DM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power charge port door$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
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
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
High amperage charger$750 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
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
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Range alert$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 headlights $200
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 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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,700$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,857

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in117.1 in
Length196.0 in194.6 in
Width77.3 in73.5 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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

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