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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: $66,475

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $12,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $61,400 $92,900
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Subzero Weather Package 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550  
Wood trim 650 650   0
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 1,500    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500    
Cold Weather Package     950  
Premium Package     1,500  
Rearview camera     400  
Rear spoiler       0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,500
Tech Package 0 0    
Subzero Weather Package 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500  
Wood trim 0 0   0
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0    
Cold Weather Package     865  
Premium Package     1,365  
Rearview camera     365  
Rear spoiler       0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,185
Options (change) 15,400 16,900 4,150 3,500
Options (change) 0 0 3,780 3,185
Destination 1,170 1,170 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 1,300
Total Price $78,970 $100,470 $66,475 $98,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,294
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E335hp I4 H560hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$78,970$100,470$66,475$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-445-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,970$99,095$66,030$95,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$29,400

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

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
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
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 suede headliner$650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,860$7,235$6,305$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$445$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments087-411-2,950

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

Model Year20132014
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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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