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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: $67,045

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $12,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Subzero Weather Package 750 750      
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 550    
Fog lights 500 500      
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     950 950  
Premium Package     1,500    
Rearview camera     400    
Executive Package       4,300  
Rear spoiler         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,500
Subzero Weather Package 0 0      
Tech Package 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500    
Fog lights 0 0      
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     865 865  
Premium Package     1,365    
Rearview camera     365    
Executive Package       3,915  
Rear spoiler         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,185
Options (change) 15,900 17,400 4,150 5,250 3,500
Options (change) 0 0 3,780 4,780 3,185
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 1,300
Total Price $79,470 $100,970 $67,045 $71,145 $99,395

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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: $12,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,391
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$79,470$100,970$67,045$71,145$99,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-370-3,220-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,470$99,595$66,675$67,925$95,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$1,250$29,125

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

Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePerformanceActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat  $50$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$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000   
High-performance inverter $0   
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Ceramic controls   $0 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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$650  $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,735$7,110$6,105$8,955$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$370$3,220$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments086-344-2,995-3,337

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

Model Year20132015
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

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
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%
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

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
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%
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 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested225079%

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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