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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: $54,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformance528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Tech Package 3,750 3,750            
Nappa Leather 1,500              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550 550 550 550    
Wood trim 0             0
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500            
Premium Package     2,600          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Power trunk closer       500 500 500    
Executive Package             2,950  
Rear spoiler               0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather               3,500
Tech Package 0 0            
Nappa Leather 0              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim 0             0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0            
Premium Package     2,365          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Power trunk closer       455 455 455    
Executive Package             2,685  
Rear spoiler               0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather               3,185
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 3,650 1,550 1,550 1,550 3,450 3,500
Options (change) 0 0 3,320 1,410 1,410 1,410 3,140 3,185
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $54,845 $58,395 $59,895 $64,645 $70,745 $99,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,194
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformance528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$68,570$92,070$54,845$58,395$59,895$64,645$70,745$99,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,410-810-810-810-4,660-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$53,435$57,585$59,085$63,835$66,085$94,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$4,150$5,650$10,400$12,650$40,725

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

Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformance528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   $100$100
Power door closers      $300 
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$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
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$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
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125  
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750      
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      
High-performance inverter $0      
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200      
Rear spoiler       $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
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
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350 
Headlight washers       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   $25  
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      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200      
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Ceramic controls      $0 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,095$6,530$5,930$5,930$5,930$9,780$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,410$810$810$810$4,660$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-1,316-755-755-754-4,335-5,324

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

Model Year20122016
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.4 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 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

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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested213586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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