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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: $72,045

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $18,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $62,000
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Wood trim 750  
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Convenience Package   1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
App support   250
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Interior and Lighting 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Convenience Package   1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
App support   230
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,250 9,150
Options (change) 0 8,370
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $90,950 $72,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,702
Model Year20152012
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine422hp E400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)95/106 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$90,950$72,045
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,755$72,045

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

Model Year20152012
ModelModel S5-Series
Trim85D550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,100$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments830

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

Model Year20152012
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.1 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,824 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 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 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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