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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: $60,775

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $9,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimBasePerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $55,950
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,500    
Navigation system     1,900
Premium Package     1,050
Proximity key     1,000
Value Package     0
Nappa Leather 0    
Tech Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0    
Navigation system     1,730
Premium Package     955
Proximity key     910
Value Package     0
Options (change) 9,250 6,250 3,950
Options (change) 0 0 3,595
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $70,320 $92,320 $60,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,536
Model Year201220122010
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimBasePerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E416hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17
Total Price$70,320$92,320$60,775
Adjustments for Features0-975-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,320$91,345$59,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,025$0

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

Model Year201220122010
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimBasePerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$4,535$5,510$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$995
Value of Feature Adjustments067-919

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

Model Year20122010
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in113.6 in
Length196.0 in191.2 in
Width77.3 in72.7 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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, large10No
Total Requested2475100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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, large10No
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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