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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: $58,945

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $48,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP85D530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $105,000 $51,400
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Wood trim 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,500  
Premium Package   2,100
Navigation system   1,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
Proximity key   1,000
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0  
Premium Package   1,910
Navigation system   1,640
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 8,500 6,850
Options (change) 0 6,235
Destination 1,200 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $107,200 $58,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,988
Model Year20152006
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP85D530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine463hp E255hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$107,200$58,945
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,840$58,945

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

Model Year20152006
ModelModel S5-Series
TrimP85D530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Range alert$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,090$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1970

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,938 lb.4,232 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 P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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