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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: $61,875

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $16,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelModel SModel S5-Series
TrimBasePerformance535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $55,950
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Subzero Weather Package 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 650 650  
Fog lights 500 500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package     1,050
Navigation system     1,900
Heated second row seats     350
Value Package     0
Proximity key     1,000
Tech Package 0 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Fog lights 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0  
Premium Package     955
Navigation system     1,730
Heated second row seats     320
Value Package     0
Proximity key     910
Options (change) 14,400 14,400 5,050
Options (change) 0 0 4,600
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $77,970 $97,970 $61,875

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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: $17,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,555
Model Year201320132010
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)245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$77,970$97,970$61,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,970$96,895$60,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,925$0

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

Model Year201320132010
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 mat$40$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
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
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$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
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$5,375$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$980
Value of Feature Adjustments069-905

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

Model Year20132010
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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