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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: $65,225

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $11,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $55,950
Tech Package 4,250          
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Wood trim 650 750 750 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Value Package           0
Premium Package           1,050
Navigation system           1,900
Obstacle detection, rear           750
Heated second row seats           350
Proximity key           1,000
Lane departure warning           950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,400
Tech Package 0          
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0  
Value Package           0
Premium Package           955
Navigation system           1,730
Obstacle detection, rear           685
Heated second row seats           320
Proximity key           910
Lane departure warning           865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,135
Options (change) 13,150 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 8,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 7,600
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $76,720 $80,200 $85,200 $90,200 $110,200 $65,225

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,377
Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$76,720$80,200$85,200$90,200$110,200$65,225
Adjustments for Features-1,010-3,035-1,310-3,035-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,710$77,165$83,890$87,165$107,090$65,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$8,180$11,455$31,380$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000     
Automated lane change$300     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer     $100
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$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$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0     
70 kWh battery pack $0    
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player     $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer     $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Metal pedals    $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$7,190$9,215$7,490$9,215$9,290$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$3,035$1,310$3,035$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments83238972121780

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

Model Year20152010
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 Weight4,609 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 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested262550%
Total Not Requested265050%
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
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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