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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: $61,125

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $15,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201320132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
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 1,000 550 550  
Wood trim 650 750 750 750 750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,750              
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000      
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Premium Package           2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,400 2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package           1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package           950 950 950
Navigation system           1,900 1,900  
Lane departure warning           700 700 700
Semi-automated parking system           500 500 500
Rearview camera           400 400  
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250 250
App support           250 250  
Executive Package               4,500
Tech Package 0              
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces 0              
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0      
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0      
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0      
Front sport buckets   0 0 0 0      
Premium Package           2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,185 2,185 2,185
Driver Assistance Package           1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package           865 865 865
Navigation system           1,730 1,730  
Lane departure warning           635 635 635
Semi-automated parking system           455 455 455
Rearview camera           365 365  
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230 230
App support           230 230  
Executive Package               4,095
Options (change) 13,400 14,750 14,750 14,750 14,750 12,400 11,300 9,300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 11,290 10,290 8,465
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $76,970 $83,450 $88,450 $93,450 $113,450 $61,125 $65,625 $72,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,350
Model Year20152015201520152015201320132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$76,970$83,450$88,450$93,450$113,450$61,125$65,625$72,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-2,950-4,675-4,750-380-380-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,970$78,775$85,500$88,775$108,700$60,745$65,245$72,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$8,530$11,805$31,730$0$4,500$11,900

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201320132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim6070D8585DP85D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300   
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25   
Power door closers       $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Lane keeping assist$400       
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50   
Residual heat     $50$50$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   
Automatic start / stop     $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000   
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0   
Aux input     $50$50$50
CD player     $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive     $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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$150$150
Tachometer     $75$75$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$50$50
Ceramic controls       $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals    $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Total Value of Features$7,175$11,850$10,125$11,850$11,925$7,355$7,355$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$2,950$4,675$4,750$380$380$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0353210315264-350-350-258

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,609 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 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 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested317560%
Total Not Requested210040%
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 sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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 85

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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 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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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 P85D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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