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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: $68,920

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $23,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimPerformance550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,400 $62,000
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Convenience Package   1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Convenience Package   1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Options (change) 6,000 6,025
Options (change) 0 5,500
Destination 1,170 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,070 $68,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,636
Model Year20122012
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimPerformance550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine416hp E400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/40-19
Total Price$92,070$68,920
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,070$68,585

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

Model Year20122012
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimPerformance550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
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
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,320$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-309

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

Model Year20122012
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.1 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.4 ft3

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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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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